Turkish forces burn farms belonging to former Afrin residents: reportJuly 9, 2018 - 10:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish Army and their allies were reportedly filmed setting several farms on fire in the Syrian region of Afrin over the weekend, Al-Masdar News reports. The farms allegedly belonged to several former residents of Afrin that fled the area with the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). According to a YPG activist, the Turkish military and their rebel allies are attempting to punish the original residents of Afrin for their support of the YPG and to scare them away from returning to these lands. The YPG activist claimed that more than 3,000 farms were destroyed by the Turkish forces over the last week. The activist added that "the agricultural lands and some 800 watering tubes in the area between Afrin city and the Rajo District were recently destroyed." 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |