8 insurgents killed in Russia’s North CaucasusSeptember 20, 2012 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Eight insurgent fighters were killed on Thursday, Sept 20, during a special police operation in Nalchik, capital of Russia's republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, according to the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, RIA Novosti reported. Four of them, according to the committee, had been gang leaders. Earlier, the Interior Ministry reported that two insurgents were killed, including the self-styled “amir” of Nalchik, Shamil Ulbashev. Clashes occur frequently between security forces and Islamic militants in Kabardino-Balkaria, a republic in Russia’s volatile North Caucasus region. An Islamic insurgency once contained largely to Chechnya has spread in recent years, with attacks reported regularly in the neighboring republics of Dagestan and Ingushetia, as well as in Kabardino-Balkaria. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |