Syrian army preparing to storm Key town in Deir ez-ZorNovember 16, 2017 - 12:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has surrounded the strategic city of Albukamal after making several advances in the southeastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Al-Masdar News. Backed by Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Syrian Arab Army’s Tiger Forces has surrounded Albukamal from three different flanks, leaving the Islamic State (ISIS) only one way out of the city. The Syrian Army and their allies are now awaiting the green light from their high command to storm Albukamal Recently, the Syrian Army and their allies sent a large number of reinforcements equipped with tens of tanks and armored vehicles to this front; they are expected to aid in the liberation of the city. 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. |