Turkey-led forces scoop up 2 more towns in Syria’s Afrin February 16, 2018 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Combined forces of the Turkish Army and allied Free Syrian Army militias have driven Kurdish fighters from another two towns in Syria’s northwestern Afrin region, Al-Masdar News reports. On Friday, February 14, pro-Ankara forces maintained pressure on Kurdish paras in Afrin, striking in the region’s west and scoring a small advance that has so far led to the capture of Hassan Kalkawi and Jalma – two co-joining villages. At present, Kurdish forces in Afrin appear to be conducting a fighting withdrawal into the mountainous depth of the region where they will be better placed to make a more effective stand in the face of increasing strikes by Turkey airpower and heavy artillery. Airstrikes and mass shelling by Turkish forces are taking a heavy toll on Kurdish paramilitary ranks with at least 400 Kurdish fighters having been killed (according to a recently released photo-report) since Ankara commenced its ‘Olive Branch’ operation in Afrin just over weeks ago. 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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
