Syrian army launches powerful anti-IS attack in Deir ez-ZorNovember 25, 2017 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful attack in the southeastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate Saturday, November 25, striking the Islamic State’s (IS) positions northwest of Albukamal city, Al-Masdar News reports. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies reportedly stormed the Islamic State’s positions near the recently liberated town of Al-Khashma. According to a military report from Deir ez-Zor City, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies managed to score an advance north of Al-Khashma this morning, while also killing several Islamic State terrorists in the area. The Syrian Army and their allies are now trying to clear the remaining 10 km of territory that is separating their units from the Tiger Forces near Al-Mayadeen city. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |