Ukraine strikes airfield in Russia's MillerovoFebruary 25, 2022 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian forces claimed on Friday to have hit an airfield in Millerovo in Rostov, southern Russia - the latest blow to Vladimir Putin's forces, the Mail Online reports. Footage posted online reportedly shows the tail end of a missile strike on the Russian military's airbase around 10am local time (8am GMT) with several buildings on the site engulfed in flames and destroying at least one of Moscow's Su-30SM fighter jets in the blast. As of early Friday, Ukraine had claimed to have shot down six Russian helicopters, up to seven fighter jets, including one overnight, destroyed at least 30 tanks, killed or captured more than 800 troops. Russian officials have made similar claims - that Moscow has captured more than 160 troops; destroyed 74 Ukrainian military ground facilities; downed five fighter jets and one helicopter; and destroyed 18 tanks and other armoured vehicles. 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 | Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |