Syrian Air Force resumes campaign over Hama and IdlibJune 19, 2019 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) resumed their campaign over the northwestern region of Syria, a source said, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the source, the Syrian Air Force carried out several airstrikes over the Hama and Idlib governorates on Tuesday, June 18 afternoon, hitting a number of militant targets in the process. The source added that the Syrian Air Force and their Russian partners made the decision to halt their airstrikes over northwestern Syria as part of an attempt to win favor with Turkey. Turkey has blamed the Syrian military for the flare-up violence in northwestern Syria. In turn, the Syrian government has accused Turkey of protecting the militant groups. 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. |