IS launches attack against Syrian troops near key oil fieldDecember 21, 2019 - 11:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Thursday, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) responded to a violent attack that was launched by Islamic State militants on the axis of Wadi Al-Dabbiyat in the vicinity of the Al-Hayl Oil Field in the eastern countryside of Homs, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a field report from eastern Homs, the Islamic State attack was launched from the Al-Tanf Zone, which is controlled by the U.S.-backed forces. An intense battle would take place between the Syrian Army and Islamic State in Wadi Dabbiyat for a couple hours on Thursday, resulting in the eventual withdrawal of the terrorist forces from the vicinity of the Al-Hayl Oil Field. The field report said the Islamic State forces suffered heavy casualties in their ranks before they withdrew from the area. The remaining terrorists were said to have fled to the mountains in eastern Homs. The Islamic State has recently stepped up their attacks against both the Syrian Army and Iraqi Armed Forces, prompting both militaries to strengthen their defenses in the vast desert region that stretches between their countries. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |