Turkish-backed forces take one more town in AfrinFebruary 1, 2018 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish-backed forces resumed their offensive at the northwestern corridor of the Afrin Canton on Thursday, February 1, targeting the key Bulbul District that is under the control of the People’s Protection Units (YPG), Al-Masdar News says. Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed forces claimed their fighters took control of the small town of ‘Ali Kar after clashing with the forces loyal to the PYD. The forces have captured the town before; however, they ultimately lost it a few days after a swift counterattack by the YPG. No counterattack has been reported thus far. Photo. AP 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 | 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. |