Syrian army "foils militant drone attack" in HamaSeptember 9, 2019 - 12:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The defense forces of the Syrian army have foiled a drone attack by militant groups on a military position in al-Ghab Valley in Hama province, SANA news agency reveals. A military source said the Syrian troops confronted an attempted attack on a military position in al-Ghab valley, adding that the attack was to be launched with three drones laden with bombs. Two of the drones were destroyed, while the third one was dropped and its ammunition dismantled without causing any casualties among the personnel of the Syrian army, according to the source. 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. |