Syrian army indirectly helps SDF with heavy attack against ISJanuary 26, 2019 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) attacked the Islamic State militants in the eastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate after they scored a small advance against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) east of the Euphrates. According to a military report from Deir ez-Zor, the Syrian Arab Army targeted the Islamic State’s poorly established positions at the town of Baghouz Fouqani, hitting some launching pads used by the militant group to fire across the river. The Islamic State recently reentered Baghouz Fouqani after losing the important town to the Syrian Democratic Forces. IS is trying to expand their pocket eastward in an attempt to lift the pressure off their forces inside the town of Murashida. Should the counter-offensive fail, it will likely be the last time the Islamic State will be on the attack in the eastern region of the Euphrates River Valley. 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 | 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |