No staff hurt as Russian embassy targeted in Damascus mortar attack October 13, 2016 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian embassy in Damascus was targeted in a mortar attack on Wednesday, October 12, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, condemning what it called "a terrorist attack" in the Syrian capital, Reuters reports. One of the mortar shells, fired from a district controlled by rebels, exploded close to the guard post in front of the embassy, while another detonated near the entrance to the consular office, the ministry said in a statement. The embassy compound was strewn with shrapnel, but none of embassy staff were hurt, it said. It said material damage was being assessed. "We confirm that Russia's consistent policy of uncompromising fighting against terrorists in Syria will be continued," the ministry said.  Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
