Syrian army launches major attack in AleppoMarch 5, 2019 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy attack on southern Aleppo on Monday, March 4 evening, marking the first time in over a month that they have carried out an unprovoked assault at this front, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military source in Aleppo city, the Syrian Arab Army launched several artillery shells and missiles towards Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions near the Idlib axis. In particular, the source said the Syrian Republican Guard and army units targeted Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions inside the towns of Jazraya, ‘Uthmaniyah, Zamar, and Tal Bajer. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham has yet to respond to the Syrian Arab Army’s attack; however, they will likely shell the densely populated New Aleppo District in retaliation. 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. |