Turkish-backed rebels struggle to hold ground in Syria: reportJanuary 8, 2019 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish-backed rebels are struggling to hold their territories in the Idlib province as their former ally Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham sweeps through many of the province’s towns, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the latest reports from Idlib, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham has captured another group of villages in the province, putting them at the outskirts of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man. In addition to advancing near Ma’arat Al-Nu’man, the jihadist group has also scored a new advance inside the Al-Ghaab Plain, which is situated just south of Jisr Al-Shughour city. Should Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham capture Ma’arat Al-Nu’man from the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front, they will be in control of two major cities inside the Idlib Governorate. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |