Purported Belgium airstrike leaves six civilians dead near AleppoOctober 19, 2016 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said Tuesday, October 18 it had received local reports of an airstrike on the village of Hassajek near Aleppo resulting in the death of six people, while at least four others were wounded, Sputnik reports. "Air traffic control systems have detected two F-16 [fighter jets] of the Air Force of the Kingdom of Belgium at the specified time and area," the center said in a daily bulletin. According to the bulletin, Russian or Syrian combat aircraft did not operate in the area at the time of the strike. Belgian F-16 fighter jets are part of the U.S.-led international coalition fighting against Islamic State terrorists in Syria and Iraq. 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. |