Russian Air Force launches massive attack on Syria's KabaniAugust 14, 2019 - 12:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Air Force launched a massive attack on Wednesday, August 14 morning on the key town of Kabani in northeastern Latakia, Al-Masdar News reports. Using both attack choppers and jets, the Russian Air Force began hammering the militant bases and tunnels, causing severe damage to these militant fortifications. According to a military source in the Latakia Governorate, the Russian Air Force is also retaliating for a recent missile on the Hmeimim Airport near the coastal city of Jableh. While the Russian air defenses were able to foil the militant attack, these missile strikes have only provoked the Russian Air Force to intensify their bombardment in the Latakia Governorate. Furthermore, the Russian airstrikes have played a key role in the Syrian Army’s advance south of Kabani. Over the last week, the Syrian Arab Army has managed to capture the Zuwayqat Mountain and several points south of Kabani. The Syrian Army is likely to enter the town in the coming days, as they continue their push to clear the last areas under militant control in Latakia. Photo. AP 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |