Islamic State suffers symbolic defeat along Syrian-Iraq border June 23, 2018 - 09:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continued their offensive against the Islamic State (IS) Friday, June 22, seizing more ground along the Iraqi border, Al-Masdar News reports. The SDF troops were able to seize more ground in southeast Al-Hasakah after breaking through the Islamic State’s positions near the Iraqi border. According to pro-SDF media, their forces managed to capture the town of Al-Zhibah after advancing from nearby Tal Safouk. As a result of the advance, the SDF was able to meet up with the Iraqi troops at the border of the Nineveh Governorate. This is a big blow to the Islamic State because the Tal Safouk area is where they first made their announcement that established their so-called ‘caliphate’ (var. khalifah).  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). Across a swathe of southern Turkey, people sought temporary shelter and food in freezing winter weather. The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Picsart, Sololearn named among Apple’s most trendy apps  Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards, declaring Generative AI its “trend of the year”.Armenia’s Wings of Tatev named World's Leading Cable Car Ride 2023 Wings of Tatev in Armenia has been recognized as the World's Leading Cable Car Ride 2023 at the World Travel Awards.New Omicron variant identified in Armenia The new BA.2.86 variant of Covid-19—nicknamed “Pirola”—has been identified in Armenia, the Ministry of Health reports.Armenia says checkpoint on Turkish border ready for operation The Margara checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border is ready for operation, the Foreign Ministry reports. |
