IS launches fresh offensive in Syria's Deir ez-ZorAugust 14, 2017 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State launched a large-scale attack in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate on Sunday, August 13, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions near the military airport, Al-Masdar News reports. IS began the offensive by storming the Syrian Army’s defenses near the Al-Ta’meen Base that is located west of the Deir ez-Zor Airport. While the Islamic State failed to advance near the Al-Ta’meen Base, they would later launch a big attack on the airport from their positions at the Thardeh Mountains. Intense clashes are currently ongoing near the eastern slope of the Thardeh Mountains, as the Islamic State continues to press the Syrian Army’s positions at the Deir ez-Zor Airport. According to a military source in the Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army destroyed one 23mm anti-aircraft machine gun and killed over ten Islamic State terrorists thus far. The source added that the Islamic State is likely going to launch several more attacks in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, as their reinforcements from Al-Sukhnah and east Hama continue pouring into the province. 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. |