Syrian troops liberate key town in north HamaDecember 27, 2017 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Elite forces of the Syrian Arab Army have secured a key town in the northern countryside of Hama province amid an ongoing government offensive against jihadist-led militias in the region, Al-Masdar News reports. According to some reports, soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces Division had liberated the key town of Um Haryateen, located north of Qubibat Abu Huda, which was captured by government troops on Tuesday, December 26. The high-end army formation made its assault on Um Haryateen under cover of heavy bombardment by Syrian and Russian warplanes which targeted militant tactical positions, troop gatherings and movements. The taking of Um Haryateen has now opened the way for the Tiger Forces to advance on another imperative town in northern Hama province, Atshan. Atshan was captured from pro-government forces by jihadist-led militias of the Jaysh al-Fateh (Army of Conquest) operations room during the second half of 2016. All attempts by army-led forces since then to recapture the town have failed. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |