PKK blamed as bomb on train explodes in Turkey’s VanSeptember 26, 2016 - 10:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A bomb purportedly planted by the PKK terrorist group hit a freight train in eastern Van province of Turkey on Sunday, September 25, injuring two personnel and damaging four wagons, the regional governor’s office said, according to Anadolu Agency. According to Van Governor’s Office, the explosives had been planted on the railway track. "The train's locomotive was damaged and burnt, while four railcars derailed," the statement said, adding an investigation into the incident had been launched. Earlier, the local railway station directorate in the province’s Saray district told Anadolu Agency that PKK terrorists detonated the bomb when the TCDD-53032 train passed by as it came from the Kapikoy border gate located along the Turkish-Iranian border, 10 kilometers away from Saray. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |