Russian military launches long-range missiles on militant strongholdNovember 28, 2019 - 10:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian military on Wednesday, November 27 unleashed a powerful attack on the militant stronghold of Jisr Al-Shughour in the Syria's Idlib Governorate, Al-Masdar News reports. According to preliminary reports, the Russian military launched long-range missiles on the Jisr Al-Shughour District, resulting in a number of powerful explosions. No further details have been released. Jisr Al-Shughour is a large city in western Idlib that is under the control of militant groups like Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and the Turkestan Islamic Party. The city itself was captured by Jaysh Al-Fateh in the Summer of 2015. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |