Russia, Syria fly first joint anti-terror missionJanuary 15, 2016 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian and Syrian jets have flown their first mission together over Syria, Sky News reports citing Russia's Defense Ministry. A pair of Syrian MiG-29 warplanes escorted two Su-25 jets during Thursday, January 14’s mission. The defense ministry released a video showing the Russian ground attack aircraft taking off from Hemeimeem air base and being joined by the MiGs. Russia has been flying combat missions in Syria since 30 September. Meanwhile, people on the verge of starvation in the besieged Syrian city of Madaya have received 44 more truckloads of food and aid, as the UN chief said using starvation as a weapon was a "war crime". Many people in the town of 40,000 have been struggling to survive amid a siege by government forces, with some reportedly forced to eat leaves and pets. A separate convoy of 17 trucks also arrived in the besieged towns of Fuaa and Kafraya, according to the International Red Cross. Those towns are being surrounded by rebel troops. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |