Syrian army indirectly helps SDF with heavy attack against ISJanuary 26, 2019 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) attacked the Islamic State militants in the eastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate after they scored a small advance against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) east of the Euphrates. According to a military report from Deir ez-Zor, the Syrian Arab Army targeted the Islamic State’s poorly established positions at the town of Baghouz Fouqani, hitting some launching pads used by the militant group to fire across the river. The Islamic State recently reentered Baghouz Fouqani after losing the important town to the Syrian Democratic Forces. IS is trying to expand their pocket eastward in an attempt to lift the pressure off their forces inside the town of Murashida. Should the counter-offensive fail, it will likely be the last time the Islamic State will be on the attack in the eastern region of the Euphrates River Valley. 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. |