U.S. special troops come under attack in Syria's AleppoAugust 11, 2017 - 14:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to a U.S. coalition spokesperson, U.S. special forces troops operating in the northern region of Syria’s Aleppo Governorate very recently came under fire, Al-Masdar News reports. The event occurred in the area of the large town of Manbij. The U.S. troops were in vehicles when they came under what has been officially described by coalition sources as a “direct attack” by an unknown group of hostile forces. Based on the press release, it appears that no U.S. special forces troops were injured or killed as a result of the gunfire that was directed towards them. U.S. special forces in Syria are embedded with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) whom they provide battlefield assistance to as military advisors, forward air controllers, artillery spotters and even as front-line fighters (despite endless denials from official coalition sources). 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. |