Islamic State leaders killed in Russian airstrikes: report September 8, 2017 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several top Islamic State militants were killed in recent airstrikes carried out by the Russian Aerospace Forces against the group's positions in the Deir Ezzor Governorate, Al-Masdar News reports. One of the the IS' most important command-and-control centers in he province was destroyed in the attack Deir ez-Zor this week, killing over 40 Islamic State combatants and several leaders. “After confirming the information received and conducting additional reconnaissance, two Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft of Russia’s Aerospace Forces were scrambled from the Hmeymim air base, which made a pinpoint strike with bunker busting bombs. The air strike destroyed an underground command post, a communications center and about 40 militants of Daesh,” a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed. Among the IS leaders killed was the group's War Minister, Gulmurod Khalimov, a wanted militant from Tajikistan. In addition, the Russian Air Force also killed the ‘Emir’ of Deir ez-Zor, Abu Muhammad Al-Shmali, the group’s finance minister.  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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
