Pentagon say top al-Qaeda leader killed in Syria airstrikeNovember 23, 2016 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. forces conducted a precision air strike near Sarmada, Syria, on Nov. 18, that killed Abu Afghan Al-Masri, a senior al-Qaeda leader in Syria, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said Tuesday, November 22 during a press conference, CBS News reports. Al-Masri, an Egyptian, originally joined al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, and later moved to its Syrian affiliate, Cook said. He had ties to terrorist groups operating throughout Southwest Asia, including groups responsible for attacking U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan and those plotting to attack the West. “Al-Masri’s removal from the battlefield represents another blow to al-Qaeda and Syria and demonstrates continued U.S. determination to target al-Qaeda leaders wherever they pose a threat to the U.S., our allies and interests,” Cook said. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |