Syrian army storms militant mountain stronghold in LatakiaAugust 10, 2019 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new attack on the militant mountain stronghold of Kabani, today, after a heavy overnight bombardment of the town by the Russian and Syrian air forces, Al-Masdar News reports. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army reportedly began their assault on Kabani at dawn, prompting an intense confrontation with the militant groups controlling the town. According to a source from the 4th Division, the Syrian Army is still engaged in a fierce battle with the militants of the Turkestan Islamic Party and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham; however, no advances have been reported. Last night, the Russian Air Force unleashed a flurry of strikes over Kabani in a bid to weaken the militant defenses before this morning’s attack. Since May, the Syrian Army has launched several attacks on Kabani, but all of their attempted advances have been repelled by the militant forces inside the town. Photo. Reuters 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 | 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. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |