Syrian army uncover large cache of weapons left behind by Islamic State November 25, 2017 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a large cache of weapons left behind by the Islamic State (IS) before they fled the provincial capital of Deir ez-Zor last month, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military report, the Syrian Army discovered the weapons while clearing the Al-Rashidiyah, Al-Huwaywah, and Al-Arfi districts of Deir ez-Zor. The military report added that the Syrian Army also uncovered two hidden car bombs that were not detonated because the Islamic State ran out of time before fleeing the city. While a large number of families have returned to Deir ez-Zor, several neighborhoods remain closed off to the public due to the ongoing demining operation.  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. |
