Syrian Army launches assault against Islamist militants in DamascusAugust 25, 2017 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed another vicious assault in the eastern suburbs of Damascus this week, firing a multitude of missiles towards the defenses of Faylaq Al-Rahman and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, Al-Masdar news reports. Using surface-to-surface missiles, the Syrian Arab Army’s 42nd Brigade of the 4th Mechanized Division repeatedly struck the Islamist positions, inflicting heavy damage on the latter’s defenses in the east Damascus suburbs of Jobar and ‘Ayn Tarma. Ibrahim Joudeh, the 42nd Brigade fired more than 20 surface-to-surface missiles towards Jobar and ‘Ayn Tarma last night, scoring several direct hits on the Islamist defenses, Al-Masdar says. The Syrian Arab Army has made it clear to Faylaq Al-Rahman that they will not adhere to any ceasefire that includes the Al-Qaeda affiliated Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham militant group; and as long as they remain entrenched with this radical faction, the government will attack the area. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |