Israeli warplanes conduct low altitude flights over LebanonDecember 21, 2018 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Israeli Air Force conducted a new breach of Lebanese airspace this evening, prompting the military to monitor the situation closely in the Nabatieh Governorate, Al-Masdar News cited an army source as saying. According to the Lebanese Army source, Israeli warplanes were spotted over the towns of Mays Al-Jabal and Bleida. The Israeli warplanes were circling the southern border of Lebanon while their ground troops continue their operation to destroy Hezbollah’s alleged tunnels. Earlier this evening, the Lebanese Army reported a powerful explosion that took place at the border-town of Ramleh. The Lebanese Army said that the explosion was a result of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) detonating explosives inside a tunnel. Photo. Jack Guez/AFP. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |