Russian jets swarm militant positions in rural Aleppo May 17, 2019 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Air Force reportedly launched several airstrikes over rural Aleppo on Thursday, May 16 night, targeting a number of sites belonging to the militants, Al-Masdar News reports. Russian jets flying out of the Hmeimim Airbase in southwest Latakia made their way to the Aleppo Governorate, where they unleashed a flurry of airstrikes over Dart Izza, Kafr Hamra, Khan Al-Assal, Rashideen 4. The Russian Air Force also targeted some areas in the Idlib Governorate, including the western region near the city of Jisr Al-Shughour. The Russian airstrikes were launched shortly after the militants attempted to fire missiles at the Hmeimim Airbase. No missiles managed to hit the Hmeimim Airbase, but the repeated attempts by the militant forces have prompted the Russian military to intensify their strikes across northwestern Syria. Furthermore, the militants of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham prompted the response from the Russian Air Force when they once again attacked the Nayrab Refugee Camp in southern Aleppo.  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 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 |
