YPG reportedly attacks FSA positions in Afrin night ambushSeptember 4, 2018 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) carried out a powerful ambush against a group of Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters last night, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the official media wing of the YPG, their forces attacked the positions of the Free Syrian Army’s Al-Shamiya Front near Afrin city. The ambush resulted in the death of at least four Free Syrian Army fighters, the YPG’s press office added. The YPG reportedly used small arms and hand grenades from their vehicle during the attack; they would then retreat before the Free Syrian Army’s reinforcements arrived. 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 | 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 |