Syrian army reportedly launches retaliatory attack in LatakiaNovember 29, 2018 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a massive assault in the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate, Al-Masdar News cited a military source as saying on Wednesday, November 28. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army unleashed a barrage of surface-to-surface missiles and artillery shells towards the militant positions in the Turkmen Mountain region of Latakia. The Syrian army’s assault comes in response to the attempted drone attack on the Russian Hmeimim Military Airport in the southwestern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. While the Syrian air defense was able to repel the drone attack, the attempted bombing by the militants was a violation of the Sochi agreement that was established on September 17. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |