Syrian army captures one more town in country's southwestJune 26, 2018 - 11:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized another town in the country's southwest on Tuesday, June 26, following the capture of Busra Al-Harir from militants, Al-Masdar News reports. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian army was able to capture the town of Maliha Al-Atrash after a short battle with the members of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Maliha Al-Atrash is located west of Busra Al-Harir and south of the strategic Izra’a-Sweida Highway. With Maliha Al-Atrash and Busra Al-Harir under their control, the Syrian troops are now just one town away from reaching Al-Hirak. Al-Hirak is the largest town in east Dara’a and another militant stronghold near the Al-Sweida Governorate border. 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |