Russian strikes pave way for Syrian army advance near Quraytayn October 14, 2017 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces have played an imperative role in the Syrian Arab Army’s resurgence in the Quraytayn area, carrying out nonstop airstrikes over the Islamic State militant groups positions, Al-Masdar News reports. Units of the Syrian Arab Army were able to retake several areas from the Islamic State as a result of these heavy airstrikes near the strategic city of Quraytayn. Video footage released by Hezbollah’s official media wing on Friday shows the Syrian Arab Army advancing amid heavy airstrikes from their Russian counterparts in southeast Homs. The Syrian Arab Army is now awaiting orders from their high command to storm Quraytayn.   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 First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia  The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.”Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero. |
