Russia refutes serviceman was killed in Syria August 30, 2017 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Media reports about the death of a Russian serviceman in Syria are not true, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. Earlier, media reported that a 31-year-old Russian serviceman killed in Syria was buried in the Russian city of Orenburg. The serviceman reportedly died on August 11, when a roadside bomb hit a vehicle in a military convoy. The BBC broadcaster reported about two more victims of the explosion. “The information about an allegedly slain Russian serviceman in Syria on August 11 disseminated by some media is not true. The Russian military contingent in the Syrian Arab Republic suffered no losses in this period,” the statement said. Russia launched its military operation in Syria on September 30, 2015, at the request of the Syrian government.  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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
