Syrian army "foils militant drone attack" in HamaSeptember 9, 2019 - 12:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The defense forces of the Syrian army have foiled a drone attack by militant groups on a military position in al-Ghab Valley in Hama province, SANA news agency reveals. A military source said the Syrian troops confronted an attempted attack on a military position in al-Ghab valley, adding that the attack was to be launched with three drones laden with bombs. Two of the drones were destroyed, while the third one was dropped and its ammunition dismantled without causing any casualties among the personnel of the Syrian army, according to the source. 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. |