Syrian army uncover large cache of weapons left behind by Islamic StateNovember 25, 2017 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a large cache of weapons left behind by the Islamic State (IS) before they fled the provincial capital of Deir ez-Zor last month, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military report, the Syrian Army discovered the weapons while clearing the Al-Rashidiyah, Al-Huwaywah, and Al-Arfi districts of Deir ez-Zor. The military report added that the Syrian Army also uncovered two hidden car bombs that were not detonated because the Islamic State ran out of time before fleeing the city. While a large number of families have returned to Deir ez-Zor, several neighborhoods remain closed off to the public due to the ongoing demining operation. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |