Russian Air Force eliminates Islamic State in east Deir ez-ZorMarch 27, 2018 - 10:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces resumed their air campaign over the Euphrates River Valley on Monday, March 26, targeting the Islamic State’s (IS) hideouts near the Iraqi borde, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military report, the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted and destroyed an entire Islamic State hideout that was located east of the Euphrates River. The report added the Islamic State suffered heavy casualties as a result of the Russian attack. Earlier in the day, rumors were spread that the U.S. had bombed the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in eastern Deir ez-Zor; however, a military source said that this attack never occurred. The alleged U.S. attack on the Syrian army was likely confused with the Russian assault on the Islamic State’s positions in eastern Deir ez-Zor. 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 | 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. |