Syrian army enters new town near Golan Heights: communique July 24, 2018 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has entered a new town near the Golan Heights, a military communique said on Tuesday, July 24 afternoon, according to Al-Masdar News. The military communique claimed that the Syrian army entered the town of Ghadeir Al-Bustan in the Al-Quneitra Governorate. Similar to the other towns they took control of in the Al-Quneitra Governorate, the Syrian army was able to enter Ghadeir Al-Bustan after militatns left for northern Syria. The Syrian army is now working to establish control over Ghadeir Al-Bustan, which is likely to happen after their demining teams finish clearing the explosives around the town. Since the departure of the militants, the Syrian army has been moving through several towns near the Golan Heights, which are under Israel's control. While the Syrian army’s 4th Armored Division takes control of the Al-Quneitra Governorate, their allies from the Tiger Forces are busy clearing the large Islamic State (ISIS) pocket in southwest Daraa. The Tiger Forces are now pushing through the Islamic State’s pocket in the strategic Yarmouk Basin region of Daraa.  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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
