Turkish forces kill 10 PKK militantsFebruary 13, 2012 - 21:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish security forces have killed 10 suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in clashes on Feb 13. Two soldiers were wounded during the fighting, Today’s Zaman reported. Intelligence units have learned a group of PKK members were gathering near the Uludere district of Şırnak province, close to the Iraqi border. Şırnak 23rd Gendarmerie Border Division launched an air-backed operation on the PKK members. Specially trained soldiers dropped from helicopters and engaged the militants. Ten PKK militants were killed and their weapons were captured. The operations in the area continued. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
