Syrian army reportedly takes more territory in country's southSeptember 12, 2018 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed an offensive in the country's south on Wednesday, September 12 after foiling a major attack by the Islamic State (IS) in the Al-Safa region the previous night, Al-Masdar News reports. The Syrian army struck the Islamic State’s defenses early on Wednesday, forcing the latter to fall back after their frontlines were fractured. With the Islamic State on the run, the Syrian army was able to sweep through the abandoned areas in the Al-Safa region and fully secure the territory before the militant group could regroup. Following the Syrian Arab Army’s advance, their air force unleashed a flurry of airstrikes over the Al-Safa region. The Syrian Air Force launched at least ten airstrikes over the Islamic State’s positions, causing significant damage to the militant group’s trenches and installations. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |