Russian army patrol "enters Turkish-held area near Manbij"February 15, 2019 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For the first time during the eight-year-long conflict in Syria, the Russian Army has entered a Turkish military zone in the country's north. According to Russia Today’s Arabic language channel, the Russian military police began conducting patrols in the Turkish-held areas around the strategi city of Manbij, Al-Masdar News says. Later in the day, Turkish military units entered the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) areas around Manbij to conduct their joint patrols with the Russian police. The Turkish military was spotted near the positions of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in the towns Maranaz, Ayn Daqna, Kafr Khasher and Mennagh. 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |