Russian air forces launches strikes in Idlib despite Turkish presenceJune 1, 2018 - 10:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces launched several airstrikes over northern Hama and southern Idlib on Thursday, May 31 night, targeting several bases and depots belonging to the Islamist rebels, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military source in Damascus city, the Russian Aerospace Forces repeatedly struck the Islamist rebel positions inside the towns of Khan Sheikhoun, Kafr Zita, Al-Lataminah, Zakat, and Al-Salihiyah. The Russian Aerospace Forces would launch these airstrikes all night, despite the large presence of the Turkish troops in northern Hama and southern Idlib. These airstrikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces marked the first time in several days that they have attacked the Islamist rebels this part of the country. The Russians previously avoided launching airstrikes over this part of the country due to the recent Astana peace agreement; however, due to the recent attacks by the Islamist rebels, the Russians have resumed their airstrikes over northern Hama and southern Idlib. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |