Syrian troops foil jihadist infiltration attemptDecember 22, 2017 - 16:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An operation by jihadist rebels of the Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda) terrorist group to infiltrate government-held lines near an important city in northern Quneitra province was foiled by Syrian Arab Army soldiers on Thursday, December 21 night, Al-Masdar News reports. According to information released over social media by the Quneitra Hawks unit, troops of the elite army brigade spotted an infiltration attempt by a Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham raiding unit towards government-held lines west of Baath city. The attackers were identified as coming from rebel positions near the town of Samadaniyah al-Gharbiyah. Upon identifying the militants as hostiles, the Quneitra Hawks opened fire on the jihadist raiding party with a heavy machine gun. After being compromised and coming under fire, the Al-Qaeda-linked fighters ditched their operation and retreated back to militant-held areas. At the present time, no information exists on what losses the raiding party endured as a result of coming under fire. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |