southfront--2020-10-25--Ukrainian SBU Raids Cells Of Radical Nationalist Groups Amid Local Elections

On October 23rd , Ukraine ’ s security service – SBU – conducted about 50 simultaneous searches in locations affiliated with the Azvov battalion ( the pro-Kiev neo-Nazi radical group that fought in the war in Donbass ) and its political wing National Corps .
This was announced by Ukrainian lawyer Andrey Portnov .
According to him , a large number of grenades , firearms , ammunition , special anonymous communication equipment , computers , drugs , money and other items were seized during the searches .
News webste Strana.ua , citing its own sources in the SBU , learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , 46 searches were carried out at more than 100 representatives of the National Corps party and the Azov group .
Searches took place in Kharkov , Kiev , Khmelnitsky , Zhitomir .
6 people were detained , one of them is a national police officer .
According to Strana sources , the special operation was carried out in secret from Interior Minister Arsen Avakov and Prosecutor General Irina Venediktova .
Recently , the police near Kharkov found a huge cache of weapons , which , according to People ’ s Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ National Corps ” .
On August 27th , near the town of Lyubotin , Kharkiv Region , on a road , a group of radicals from the National Corps attacked a bus carrying activists of the Patriots For Life organization .
Hot on the heels , the police detained the attackers .
Three days after the attack , all those detained were arrested by the court .
At the moment they continue to be in jail .
Quite a few photographs from the operation were also published .
The arrested individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and below is a list of them : Yusupov Ernest Veisovich , born on July 14 , 1986 , from 2014 to 2016 he was a serviceman of the “ Aydar ” battalion , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in violent actions , seizure of property , is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone .
Velilyaev Enver Narimanovich , born on August 11 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serviceman of the “ Aydar ” battalion , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” , is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone .
Nikolay Parfimovich , born on February 28 , 1986 , from 2015 to 2017 was a serviceman of the Ukrainian volunteer corps “ Right Sector ” and the “ Azov ” regiment , took part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As part of the so-called detective-security structure , he took part in raider activities and force actions .
Nikolai Gennadievich Klyuev , born on August 7th , 1997 , from 2014 to 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in force actions , rallies , accompanies the court hearings of activists .
Isakov David Olegovich , born on March 3rd , 1995 , from 2015 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regiment , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” , is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone .
Stepanenko Pavel Alexandrovich , born on November 16 , 1988 , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in force actions , protecting rallies .
Dmitry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1979 , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in raider activities .
Arotionian Goren , born on November 13 , 1967 , from 2014 to 2016 was a serviceman of the “ Aydar ” battalion , took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in military actions and seizure of property .
Poghosyan Robert Eduardovich , born on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 was a serviceman of the Lugansk 1 Special Police Patrol Service Battalion .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” , is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone .
Fedorko Stanislav Nikolaevich , born on August 8th,1991 , in 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” of land .
Kolinko Sergey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1957 , in 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” of land .
Malanichev Dmitry Vyacheslavovich , born on September 11 , 1980 , from 2014 to 2016 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment .
As part of the so-called detective and security structure , he takes part in “ raider seizures ” of land .
The surprising part in this case is that raids such as these are even happening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Battalion are , more or less , directly supported by the Kiev government .
It is showing that these members were either a sort of scapegoat , arrested for some publicity , or were so radical , that even the authorities couldn ’ t turn away from arresting them .
After all , they were reportedly arrested without the knowledge of the Interior Minister and the Prosecutor General .
For years , the Kiev regime used radical nationalist groups to fight its political opponents and pressure any people or organizations , including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Radicals were kidnapping , beating , killing people , seizing private and church properties , but authorities were turning a blind eye on these actions .
Instead , the government was promoting these radicals , often neo-Nazi , groups as the ‘ real Ukrainian patriots ’ and supporting any attempts to legalize their actions .
In particular , Kiev allowed the Neo-Nazis from “ Azov ” to create own political party , the National Corps , and backed up the creation of the pseudo-church organization under the brand of the Orthodox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the canonical Ukrainian church .
Nonetheless , now it seems that at least a part of the post-2014 patriots appeared to be too destructive even for the current political regime .
Nonetheless , it is not expected that this separate security action against a low number of members of multiple radical groups operating in Ukraine will change the general situation in the country .
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On October 23rd, Ukraine’s security service – SBU – conducted about 50 simultaneous searches in locations affiliated with the Azvov battalion (the pro-Kiev neo-Nazi radical group that fought in the war in Donbass) and its political wing National Corps.
This was announced by Ukrainian lawyer Andrey Portnov. According to him, a large number of grenades, firearms, ammunition, special anonymous communication equipment, computers, drugs, money and other items were seized during the searches.
News webste Strana.ua, citing its own sources in the SBU, learned details of the operation.
According to them, 46 searches were carried out at more than 100 representatives of the National Corps party and the Azov group. Searches took place in Kharkov, Kiev, Khmelnitsky, Zhitomir.
6 people were detained, one of them is a national police officer.
According to Strana sources, the special operation was carried out in secret from Interior Minister Arsen Avakov and Prosecutor General Irina Venediktova.
Recently, the police near Kharkov found a huge cache of weapons, which, according to People’s Deputy Ilya Kiva, belongs to radicals from the “National Corps”.
On August 27th, near the town of Lyubotin, Kharkiv Region, on a road, a group of radicals from the National Corps attacked a bus carrying activists of the Patriots For Life organization.
Hot on the heels, the police detained the attackers. Three days after the attack, all those detained were arrested by the court. At the moment they continue to be in jail.
Quite a few photographs from the operation were also published.
The arrested individuals were then, more than 6, and below is a list of them:
Yusupov Ernest Veisovich, born on July 14, 1986, from 2014 to 2016 he was a serviceman of the “Aydar” battalion, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in violent actions, seizure of property, is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone.
Velilyaev Enver Narimanovich, born on August 11, 1979, from 2014 to 2016 was a serviceman of the “Aydar” battalion, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures”, is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone.
Nikolay Parfimovich, born on February 28, 1986, from 2015 to 2017 was a serviceman of the Ukrainian volunteer corps “Right Sector” and the “Azov” regiment, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective-security structure, he took part in raider activities and force actions.
Nikolai Gennadievich Klyuev, born on August 7th, 1997, from 2014 to 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in force actions, rallies, accompanies the court hearings of activists.
Isakov David Olegovich, born on March 3rd, 1995, from 2015 to 2016 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures”, is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone.
Stepanenko Pavel Alexandrovich, born on November 16, 1988, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in force actions, protecting rallies.
Dmitry Yushchenko, born on April 8th, 1979, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in raider activities.
Arotionian Goren, born on November 13, 1967, from 2014 to 2016 was a serviceman of the “Aydar” battalion, took part in hostilities in the area of the JFO. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in military actions and seizure of property.
Poghosyan Robert Eduardovich, born on January 25, 1981, from 2017 to 2018 was a serviceman of the Lugansk 1 Special Police Patrol Service Battalion. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures”, is related to the organization of a channel for the supply of weapons from the JFO zone.
Fedorko Stanislav Nikolaevich, born on August 8th,1991, in 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures” of land.
Kolinko Sergey Mikhailovich, born on October 12, 1957, in 2015 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures” of land.
Malanichev Dmitry Vyacheslavovich, born on September 11, 1980, from 2014 to 2016 was a serviceman of the Azov regiment. As part of the so-called detective and security structure, he takes part in “raider seizures” of land.
The surprising part in this case is that raids such as these are even happening, since the National Corps and the Azov Battalion are, more or less, directly supported by the Kiev government.
It is showing that these members were either a sort of scapegoat, arrested for some publicity, or were so radical, that even the authorities couldn’t turn away from arresting them. After all, they were reportedly arrested without the knowledge of the Interior Minister and the Prosecutor General.
For years, the Kiev regime used radical nationalist groups to fight its political opponents and pressure any people or organizations, including the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate). Radicals were kidnapping, beating, killing people, seizing private and church properties, but authorities were turning a blind eye on these actions. Instead, the government was promoting these radicals, often neo-Nazi, groups as the ‘real Ukrainian patriots’ and supporting any attempts to legalize their actions. In particular, Kiev allowed the Neo-Nazis from “Azov” to create own political party, the National Corps, and backed up the creation of the pseudo-church organization under the brand of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine to cover attacks on the canonical Ukrainian church. Nonetheless, now it seems that at least a part of the post-2014 patriots appeared to be too destructive even for the current political regime. Nonetheless, it is not expected that this separate security action against a low number of members of multiple radical groups operating in Ukraine will change the general situation in the country.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Azerbaijan Pushes Into Nagorno-Karabakh, Asks Citizens To Stop Taking Videos Of Armed Forces

On October 24th and continuing into October 25th , clashes continued along the entire frontline in Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense said that the combat operations continued with varying intensity in the Aghdere , Khojavend , Fizuli , Hadrut , Gubadli , and Lachin directions of the front .
The Armenian side fired on Azerbaijan ’ s forces using small arms , tanks , mortars , and gun-howitzers .
As a result of shelling by units of the Azerbaijan Army of units of the Armenian armed forces located in the Aghdere and Khojavend directions , the enemy suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known that the enemy is facing a shortage of ammunition , and his artillery pieces were disabled.
” According to Azerbaijan , Armenia ’ s forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat .
Videos were released showing Armenian equipment reportedly being destroyed on October 24th .
Currently , battles are being continued along the entire length of the front .
Our troops control the operational situation.
” Azerbaijan also began a media campaign to advertise not using mobile phones and other equipment to film the activities and movements of troops .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the accusations of war crimes , footage of which the Azerbaijan armed forces personnel upload online themselves , it also relates to the continued footage of Syrian militants fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh .
A hype video for Azerbaijan ’ s operation was also released .
Iran has recently begun sending troops to the border with Karabakh , potentially planning a response to Azerbaijan ’ s activities along it .
On Armenia ’ s side , an Azerbaijani convoy was reportedly destroyed , and there ’ s a video to substantiate the claims .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Artsakh ’ s defense , but it is unclear what kind of drone it specifically is .
Representative of the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan presented a trophy of the Artsakh Defense Army captured from Azerbaijan on the morning of October 25th .
“ Currently , local battles are taking place along the entire front line .
Units of the Artsakh Defense Army continue to detect and destroy opponent sabotage and reconnaissance groups .
During the night , the situation in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan conflict zone remained relatively stable and tense .
Artillery battles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministry of Defense said .
“ At night , the Azerbaijani armed forces continued to fire at Armenian settlements .
Artillery was used in the direction of the communities of Karmir Shuka , Tagavard , Gishi , Spitakashen of the Martuni district and the village of Avetaranots of the Askeran district .
At the same time , opponent forces attacked not only peaceful settlements , but also adjacent territories with forests and agricultural fields .
There are no military installations in these localities .
There are no victims among the civilian population , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
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On October 24th and continuing into October 25th, clashes continued along the entire frontline in Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense said that the combat operations continued with varying intensity in the Aghdere, Khojavend, Fizuli, Hadrut, Gubadli, and Lachin directions of the front.
The Armenian side fired on Azerbaijan’s forces using small arms, tanks, mortars, and gun-howitzers.
“The Troops of the Azerbaijan Army, inflicting serious fire damage on the enemy in the territories of the Khojavend, Gubadli, and Lachin regions, has weakened his resistance and moved to new positions in various directions.
As a result of shelling by units of the Azerbaijan Army of units of the Armenian armed forces located in the Aghdere and Khojavend directions, the enemy suffered heavy losses in manpower. It became known that the enemy is facing a shortage of ammunition, and his artillery pieces were disabled.”
According to Azerbaijan, Armenia’s forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat.
“As a result of the actions taken by the Azerbaijan Army, a large number of enemy’s military personnel, 2 tanks, 2 infantry fighting vehicles, 4 D-30 gun-howitzers, 1 2A36 « Giatsint-B» field gun, 7 auto vehicles were destroyed and disabled in various directions of the front.
Videos were released showing Armenian equipment reportedly being destroyed on October 24th.
Currently, battles are being continued along the entire length of the front. Our troops control the operational situation.”
Azerbaijan also began a media campaign to advertise not using mobile phones and other equipment to film the activities and movements of troops.
This to a high degree is related to the accusations of war crimes, footage of which the Azerbaijan armed forces personnel upload online themselves, it also relates to the continued footage of Syrian militants fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh.
A hype video for Azerbaijan’s operation was also released.
Iran has recently begun sending troops to the border with Karabakh, potentially planning a response to Azerbaijan’s activities along it.
Same convoy , another footage pic.twitter.com/dDQIrGwACz — CaucasusWarReport (@Caucasuswar) October 24, 2020
Reported about the same convoy a few hours ago. pic.twitter.com/8rN5R4aRJV — CaucasusWarReport (@Caucasuswar) October 24, 2020
On Armenia’s side, an Azerbaijani convoy was reportedly destroyed, and there’s a video to substantiate the claims.
Another Azerbaijani drone was also destroyed by Artsakh’s defense, but it is unclear what kind of drone it specifically is.
Representative of the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan presented a trophy of the Artsakh Defense Army captured from Azerbaijan on the morning of October 25th.
“Currently, local battles are taking place along the entire front line. Units of the Artsakh Defense Army continue to detect and destroy opponent sabotage and reconnaissance groups. During the night, the situation in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan conflict zone remained relatively stable and tense. Artillery battles continued in some areas” the Artsakh Ministry of Defense said. “At night, the Azerbaijani armed forces continued to fire at Armenian settlements. Artillery was used in the direction of the communities of Karmir Shuka, Tagavard, Gishi, Spitakashen of the Martuni district and the village of Avetaranots of the Askeran district. At the same time, opponent forces attacked not only peaceful settlements, but also adjacent territories with forests and agricultural fields. There are no military installations in these localities. There are no victims among the civilian population,” the State Emergency Service of Artsakh said.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Weapons of Karabakh War: Israel’s Orbiter 1K Loitering Munition UAV

The Orbiter 1K Mini UAV system is a loitering munition , manufactured by Israel ’ s Aeronautics Defense Systems .
It has been used in the Middle East since it was first developed .
The system is used for ‘ Over The Hill ’ reconnaissance missions , Low Intensity Conflicts and Urban warfare operations as well as any close range ISTAR mission .
Aeronautics announced in May 2015 the Orbiter 1K “ Kingfisher ” version with a fuselage adapted to carry a 2 kg explosive payload , turning it into a loitering munition .
It can be controlled by an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a waypoint and independently scanning the area to detect and destroy a stationary or moving target .
If a target is not detected , the Orbiter 1K can return to base and land for reuse .
The Oribter 1K can fly for 2–3 hours carrying an electro-optical/infrared sensor with a unique warhead that , due to its low acoustic signature , “ is not detected until two seconds before it starts its kill dive ” .
Aeronautics announced the armed loitering UAV achieved operational status in August 2016 .
An Azerbaijani variant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Azerbaijan called “ Iti Qovan ” which literally translates to “ chasing like dogs ” ( i.e .
Azebaijani forces chase Armenians ) .
Azerbaijan ’ s Ministry of Defence Industry has begun the mass production of “ a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle ” , “ Iti qovan ” ( “ Dog Chaser ” ) , with greater destructive power .
This historic expression stated by Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev has been inscribed on UAVs ’ wings .
The new type is just the Orbiter 1K with a different paint @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Orbiter 1K Mini UAV system is a loitering munition, manufactured by Israel’s Aeronautics Defense Systems.
It has been used in the Middle East since it was first developed.
The system is used for ‘Over The Hill’ reconnaissance missions, Low Intensity Conflicts and Urban warfare operations as well as any close range ISTAR mission.
Aeronautics announced in May 2015 the Orbiter 1K “Kingfisher” version with a fuselage adapted to carry a 2 kg explosive payload, turning it into a loitering munition.
It can be controlled by an operator, or is capable of being given a waypoint and independently scanning the area to detect and destroy a stationary or moving target.
If a target is not detected, the Orbiter 1K can return to base and land for reuse.
The Oribter 1K can fly for 2–3 hours carrying an electro-optical/infrared sensor with a unique warhead that, due to its low acoustic signature, “is not detected until two seconds before it starts its kill dive”. Aeronautics announced the armed loitering UAV achieved operational status in August 2016.
An Azerbaijani variant of the Orbiter 1K was also produced by Azerbaijan called “Iti Qovan” which literally translates to “chasing like dogs” (i.e. Azebaijani forces chase Armenians).
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence Industry has begun the mass production of “a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle”, “Iti qovan” (“Dog Chaser”), with greater destructive power. This historic expression stated by Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev has been inscribed on UAVs’ wings.
The new type is just the Orbiter 1K with a different paint scheme.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Brief Overview Of Recent Azerbaijani Strikes On Armenian Forces In Nagorno-Karabakh (Videos)

Azerbaijani combat drones continue to inflict heavy losses on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
On October @ @ @ @ @ Defense of Azerbaijan shared videos showing recent strikes on the following targets : • 5 @ @ @ @ @ three of which were towed by trucks ; Most of the strikes seen in the @ @ @ @ @ Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones .
Azerbaijan purchased several systems of this type a few @ @ @ @ @ MoD also released a video of recent artillery and rocket strikes on Armenian positions in @ @ @ @ @ precise fire of Azerbaijani forces forced Armenian troops to withdrew from several areas in Nagorno-Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ Armenian side finally acknowledged losing the southeastern part of the region .
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Azerbaijani combat drones continue to inflict heavy losses on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
On October 24, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared videos showing recent strikes on the following targets:
3 artillery posts;
5 D-30 122 mm howitzers, three of which were towed by trucks;
1 KS-19 100 mm gun;
1 Giatsint-B 152 mm howitzer;
7 T-72 battle tanks;
1 military SUV.
The enemy’s combat equipment was destroyed pic.twitter.com/sWSfSXrMRG — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 24, 2020
Most of the strikes seen in the videos were carried out with Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones. Azerbaijan purchased several systems of this type a few months ago.
The Azerbaijani MoD also released a video of recent artillery and rocket strikes on Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Artillery units of the Azerbaijan Army continue to inflict crushing blows on the enemy.#KarabakhisAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijanArmy pic.twitter.com/AtCi5Mrh3S — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 24, 2020
The heavy and precise fire of Azerbaijani forces forced Armenian troops to withdrew from several areas in Nagorno-Karabakh. Earlier today, the Armenian side finally acknowledged losing the southeastern part of the region.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Armenian Military Acknowledges Losing Southern Nagorno-Karabakh

The Ministry of Defense of Armenia has finally acknowledged losing ground in Nagorno-Karabakh ’ s southern part to Azerbaijani forces .
In a press briefing on October 25 , Artsrun Hovhannisian , representative of the Armenian MoD , presented an interactive map showing the directions of military operations in the disputed region .
The map revealed that Azerbaijani forces are in control of the southeastern part of Nagorno-Karabakh .
However , in the northeastern directions , Azerbaijani forces have apparently failed to develop their ground attack any further .
Hovhannisian said Armenian forces repelled several Azerbaijani attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were even recaptured .
The MoD representative also claimed that the settlements of Hadrut and Fuzuli are still under the control of Armenian forces .
These claims are questionable to say the least .
The Azerbaijani side released videos showing its troops there a few days ago .
“ The map is not static as the operations are rapidly changing .
In many places sabotage groups may appear which the enemy presents as success but on the other day they will be thrown back , ” Hovhannisian told reporters .
The Azerbaijani military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and advanced guided weapons and the support of hundreds of Turkish-backed Syrian militants .
The maps presented by the Armenian MoD today is the country ’ s first official acknowledgment of Azerbaijani advance in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Yerevan has been denying losing any important areas in the disputed region , since the outbreak of the battle on September 27 .
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The Ministry of Defense of Armenia has finally acknowledged losing ground in Nagorno-Karabakh’s southern part to Azerbaijani forces.
In a press briefing on October 25, Artsrun Hovhannisian, representative of the Armenian MoD, presented an interactive map showing the directions of military operations in the disputed region.
The map revealed that Azerbaijani forces are in control of the southeastern part of Nagorno-Karabakh. However, in the northeastern directions, Azerbaijani forces have apparently failed to develop their ground attack any further.
Armenian Unified Infocenter presents an interactive map illustrating the directions of the military actions: fights, adversary control, retreats pic.twitter.com/SAsqgicQOQ — Armenian Unified Infocenter (@ArmenianUnified) October 24, 2020
Hovhannisian said Armenian forces repelled several Azerbaijani attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh’s southern part recently. Several settlements were even recaptured.
The MoD representative also claimed that the settlements of Hadrut and Fuzuli are still under the control of Armenian forces. These claims are questionable to say the least. The Azerbaijani side released videos showing its troops there a few days ago.
“The map is not static as the operations are rapidly changing. In many places sabotage groups may appear which the enemy presents as success but on the other day they will be thrown back,” Hovhannisian told reporters.
The Azerbaijani military is relying on its heave fire power and advanced guided weapons and the support of hundreds of Turkish-backed Syrian militants.
The maps presented by the Armenian MoD today is the country’s first official acknowledgment of Azerbaijani advance in Nagorno-Karabakh. Yerevan has been denying losing any important areas in the disputed region, since the outbreak of the battle on September 27.
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southfront--2020-10-25--ISIS Shared Photos Of Recent Ambush In Nigeria’s Borno

On October 24 , ISIS ’ news agency Amaq shared photos of a recent attack on the Nigerian government forces in the northeastern state of Borno .
The attack took place on October 16 .
A unit of the Nigerian Armed Forces was ambushed by the group ’ s terrorists on a road linking the towns of Magumeri and Gubio .
Amaq claimed that seven Nigerian soldeirs were killed in the ambush .
Nevertheless , the photos show the bodies of five only .
ISIS terrorists also seized a pick-up truck armed with a DShK 12,7 mm machine gun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks in Borno in the last few weeks .
On September 25 , the group ’ s terrorists attacked the convoy of Borno ’ s governor .
At least 30 soldiers , policemen , local fighters and civilians were killed Government forces operations against the terrorist group are not always successful .
Last week , 30 soldiers were killed in a failed attack on hideouts of the group near the town of Duska .
ISIS ’ growing presence in Borno , especially in the areas bordering Lake Chad , poses a serious threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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On October 24, ISIS’ news agency Amaq shared photos of a recent attack on the Nigerian government forces in the northeastern state of Borno.
The attack took place on October 16. A unit of the Nigerian Armed Forces was ambushed by the group’s terrorists on a road linking the towns of Magumeri and Gubio.
Amaq claimed that seven Nigerian soldeirs were killed in the ambush. Nevertheless, the photos show the bodies of five only. ISIS terrorists also seized a pick-up truck armed with a DShK 12,7 mm machine gun and several light arms.
ISIS intensified its attacks in Borno in the last few weeks. On September 25, the group’s terrorists attacked the convoy of Borno’s governor. At least 30 soldiers, policemen, local fighters and civilians were killed
Government forces operations against the terrorist group are not always successful. Last week, 30 soldiers were killed in a failed attack on hideouts of the group near the town of Duska.
ISIS’ growing presence in Borno, especially in the areas bordering Lake Chad, poses a serious threat to the security and stability of Nigeria.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Map Comparison: Azerbaijani Gains In War With Armenia In Nagorno-Karabakh Region

Click to see the full-size image These maps provides a general look at the progress of the Azerbaijani advance in @ @ @ @ @ start of the war with Armenia on September 27 , through two ‘ humanitarian ceasefires @ @ @ @ @ on October 10 and the second one on October 18 ) and the situation as @ @ @ @ @ ON THE TOPIC : • Southern Karabakh Is In Fact Lost To Azerbaijan , But @ @ @ @

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These maps provides a general look at the progress of the Azerbaijani advance in the Nagorno-Karabakh region since the start of the war with Armenia on September 27, through two ‘humanitarian ceasefires’ (the first one on October 10 and the second one on October 18) and the situation as of October 24.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Ansar Allah Claimed Drone Attack On Saudi Airports, Air Base

The pro-Houthis Yemen Air Force announced on October 24 that it had targeted two airports and an air base in @ @ @ @ @ statement , Brig .
Gen. Yahya Sari , a spokesman for the Houthis , said @ @ @ @ @ airports of Jizan and Abha as well as King Khalid Air Base .
The spokesman @ @ @ @ @ successful .
The Qasef-2k is a locally-made version of the Iranian Ababil-2 .
The suicide @ @ @ @ @ heavy high-explosive fragmentation , HE-FRAG , warhead that explodes 20 meters above the target .
@ @ @ @ @ , the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted three drones of the Houthis .
@ @ @ @ @ morning and afternoon of October 23 and one in the noon of October 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ the interception of one drone only .
The new attack confirms that the Houthis are @ @ @ @ @ , coordinated attacks on targets within Saudi Arabia .
The actual results of the attack @ @ @ @ @ .
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The pro-Houthis Yemen Air Force announced on October 24 that it had targeted two airports and an air base in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Houthis, said Qasef-2K suicide drones targeted the airports of Jizan and Abha as well as King Khalid Air Base. The spokesman claimed that the attack was successful.
“The attack comes as a response to the crimes of the aggressor [the Saudi-led coalition] and its continues siege,” the spokesman said.
The Qasef-2k is a locally-made version of the Iranian Ababil-2. The suicide drone is armed with a heavy high-explosive fragmentation, HE-FRAG, warhead that explodes 20 meters above the target.
In the last 24 hours, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted three drones of the Houthis. Two were intercepted in the morning and afternoon of October 23 and one in the noon of October 24. Thee coalition released footage proving the interception of one drone only.
The new attack confirms that the Houthis are still capable of launching large, coordinated attacks on targets within Saudi Arabia. The actual results of the attack will likely be revealed soon.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Azerbaijan And Armenia Agree To Another Humanitarian Ceasefire, To Take Effect Monday

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to another humanitarian ceasefire in their almost month-long conflict over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The decision was announced in a joint statement by the two parties to the conflict as well as the US State Department following negotiations in Washington , DC .
The ceasefire is the third to be agreed between the warring sides , and will take effect at 8am local time ( 04:00 GMT ) on Monday , according to Sunday ’ s official statement .
The agreement was reached after meetings were held between US Deputy Secretary of State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan and Armenia on Saturday .
Following the announcement on Sunday , the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group – consisting of representatives from Russia , France , and the United States – again called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to take immediate steps to implement the agreement signed in Moscow on 10 October regarding steps to end the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Representatives of the group also met with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov , along with US Deputy Foreign Minister Stephen Biegun on Saturday during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend .
On Sunday Azerbaijan ’ s president , Ilham Aliyev , claimed that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces have captured the city of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh province of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh .
The Artsakh Ministry of Defence announced that their forces lost 11 servicemen over the past day , taking their total soldiers killed since fighting broke out to 974 .
Both sides accused the other of attacks against civilian areas over the weekend .
Nagorno-Karabakh ’ s armed forces accused Azerbaijan of firing upon civilian settlements with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Askeran on Saturday evening , and reported that battles were continuing “ on all directions of the frontline ” on Sunday morning .
At the same time , Azerbaijan ’ s Defence Ministry claimed that Armenian forces shelled the Terter , Agdam and Aghjabedi regions of Azerbaijan .
LINK As the fighting continued between Azerbaijan and Armenia , the Iranian Armed Forces announced on Sunday that they were conducting military drills in regions bordering Armenia and Azerbaijan .
“ Ground forces drills were held in the country ’ s northwestern border regions ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goal of the exercise was to demonstrate strength and increase combat readiness .
The drills involved infantry and artillery units , as well as drones .
Iran has been monitoring the fighting closely , and claims that at least three drones operated by Azerbaijan have either crashed or been shot down after they crossed into Iran ’ s airspace .
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to another humanitarian ceasefire in their almost month-long conflict over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The decision was announced in a joint statement by the two parties to the conflict as well as the US State Department following negotiations in Washington, DC.
The ceasefire is the third to be agreed between the warring sides, and will take effect at 8am local time (04:00 GMT) on Monday, according to Sunday’s official statement. The agreement was reached after meetings were held between US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun and the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia on Saturday.
In joint statement, US, Armenia and Azerbaijan say a “humanitarian ceasefire will take effect” at 08:00 a.m. local time Monday. pic.twitter.com/UbeTJLCVC7 — Steve Herman (@W7VOA) October 25, 2020
Following the announcement on Sunday, the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group – consisting of representatives from Russia, France, and the United States – again called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to take immediate steps to implement the agreement signed in Moscow on 10 October regarding steps to end the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Representatives of the group also met with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, along with US Deputy Foreign Minister Stephen Biegun on Saturday during the negotiations.
Another meeting between the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia is scheduled to be held in Geneva on 29 October to “discuss, reach agreement on, and begin implementation, in accordance with a timeline to be agreed upon, of all steps necessary to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict”.
Meanwhile, fierce fighting continued over the weekend. On Sunday Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, claimed that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces have captured the city of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh province of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.
The Artsakh Ministry of Defence announced that their forces lost 11 servicemen over the past day, taking their total soldiers killed since fighting broke out to 974.
Both sides accused the other of attacks against civilian areas over the weekend.
Nagorno-Karabakh’s armed forces accused Azerbaijan of firing upon civilian settlements with artillery in the areas of Martuni and Askeran on Saturday evening, and reported that battles were continuing “on all directions of the frontline” on Sunday morning.
At the same time, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry claimed that Armenian forces shelled the Terter, Agdam and Aghjabedi regions of Azerbaijan. LINK
As the fighting continued between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Iranian Armed Forces announced on Sunday that they were conducting military drills in regions bordering Armenia and Azerbaijan.
“Ground forces drills were held in the country’s northwestern border regions”, the army said, noting that the goal of the exercise was to demonstrate strength and increase combat readiness.
The drills involved infantry and artillery units, as well as drones. Iran has been monitoring the fighting closely, and claims that at least three drones operated by Azerbaijan have either crashed or been shot down after they crossed into Iran’s airspace.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Azerbaijan, Armenia Reach Another ‘Humanitarian Ceasefire’, This Time In Washington

On October 25 , Armenia and Azerbaijan reached another humanitarian ceasefire deal , this time in Washington .
The ceasefire will take effect at 08:00 a.m. local time ( 12:00 a.m. EDT ) on October 26 .
“ Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun on October 24 , 2020 and reaffirmed their countries ’ commitment to implement and abide by the humanitarian ceasefire agreed in Moscow on October 10 , which were reaffirmed in the statement issued from Paris on October 17 , in accordance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of United States President Donald J. Trump , French President Emmanuel Macron , and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
The humanitarian ceasefire will take effect at 08:00 a.m. local time ( 12:00 a.m. EDT ) on October 26 , 2020 .
The United States facilitated intensive negotiations among the Foreign Ministers and the Minsk Group Co-Chairs to move Armenia and Azerbaijan closer to a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict , ” the US State Department statement reads .
The deal was reached amid intense clashes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region between Armenian and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc is really interested in the de-escalation of the situation as Ankara and Baku believe that they are on the brink of the victory .
The Iranian leadership is also skeptical regarding the diplomatic settlement of the conflict .
Iran deployed large forces to the border with Karabakh and launched large-scale military drills in the area .
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On October 25, Armenia and Azerbaijan reached another humanitarian ceasefire deal, this time in Washington. The ceasefire will take effect at 08:00 a.m. local time (12:00 a.m. EDT) on October 26.
“Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun on October 24, 2020 and reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to implement and abide by the humanitarian ceasefire agreed in Moscow on October 10, which were reaffirmed in the statement issued from Paris on October 17, in accordance with the October 1, 2020 joint statement of United States President Donald J. Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The humanitarian ceasefire will take effect at 08:00 a.m. local time (12:00 a.m. EDT) on October 26, 2020. The United States facilitated intensive negotiations among the Foreign Ministers and the Minsk Group Co-Chairs to move Armenia and Azerbaijan closer to a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,” the US State Department statement reads.
The deal was reached amid intense clashes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces and it does not seem that the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc is really interested in the de-escalation of the situation as Ankara and Baku believe that they are on the brink of the victory.
The Iranian leadership is also skeptical regarding the diplomatic settlement of the conflict. Iran deployed large forces to the border with Karabakh and launched large-scale military drills in the area.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Azerbaijani Military Used Israeli ‘Non-Line-Of-Sight’ Missiles Against Armenian Forces (Videos)

On October 25 , the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared , for the first time , a video of recent strikes with Israeli-made Spike NLOS missiles on Armenian troops in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The video shows strikes on 2 T-72 battles tanks , 2 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers , 2 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles , 2 D-30 howitzers , 2 trucks , 2 posts and 2 depots .
The Spike NLOS [ Non-Line-Of-Sight ] is an anti-armor missile with a range of up to 25 km .
The missile is equipped an EO-IR/CCD seeker and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
Azerbaijan purchased at least 250 missiles of this type from Israel ’ s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems a few years ago .
A number of Azerbaijani Mi-17 helicopters were modified to launch the missile .
The Azerbaijani MoD also released videos showing recent drone and missile strikes on Armenian military equipment .
The strikes destroyed 7 D-30 howitzers , 2 D-20 howitzers , 2 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers , 2 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers , 1 T-72 battle tank , 4 trucks , 3 ammunition nests and 1 post .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh have not collapsed yet .
Azerbaijani forces maintain a steady but slow advance in the region .
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On October 25, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared, for the first time, a video of recent strikes with Israeli-made Spike NLOS missiles on Armenian troops in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The video shows strikes on 2 T-72 battles tanks, 2 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers, 2 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles, 2 D-30 howitzers, 2 trucks, 2 posts and 2 depots.
Azerbaijan Army uses precision weapons against the enemy pic.twitter.com/67zHjUFE2W — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 25, 2020
The Spike NLOS [Non-Line-Of-Sight] is an anti-armor missile with a range of up to 25 km. The missile is equipped an EO-IR/CCD seeker and a secure data-line which enable “man-in-the-loop” guidance.
Azerbaijan purchased at least 250 missiles of this type from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems a few years ago. A number of Azerbaijani Mi-17 helicopters were modified to launch the missile.
The Azerbaijani MoD also released videos showing recent drone and missile strikes on Armenian military equipment. The strikes destroyed 7 D-30 howitzers, 2 D-20 howitzers, 2 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers, 2 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers, 1 T-72 battle tank, 4 trucks, 3 ammunition nests and 1 post.
The enemy’s 6 D-30 and 1 D-1 howitzer-guns, 2 BMP infantry fighting vehicles, 1 auto vehicle and a large amount of ammunition were destroyed.#KarabakhisAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijanArmy pic.twitter.com/pT53st1Dzr — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 25, 2020
On October 25, in the course of successful combat operations, 2 artillery pieces, 2 MLRS BM-21 “Grad”, 1 command-staff vehicle, 1 command post, 2 trucks, 1 tank, and several enemy firing points were destroyed.#KarabakhisAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijan#LongLiveAzerbaijanArmy pic.twitter.com/5u0Z606WDw — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 25, 2020
Despite their heavy losses, Armenian forces defending Nagorno-Karabakh have not collapsed yet. Azerbaijani forces maintain a steady but slow advance in the region.
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southfront--2020-10-25--New Report Shade Light On Armenian, Azerbaijani Losses In Nagorno-Karabakh

A new report has shade light on the losses of Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the ongoing battle in the dispute region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The report , which was released by the Oryx Blog on October 25 , provides a detailed summary of the material losses both sides sustained since the outbreak of the battle on September 27 .
According to the report , Armenian forces sustained the following losses : • 337 Trucks , Vehicles and Jeeps , of which destroyed : 162 , damaged : 5 captured : 170 ; • 42 Anti-tank guided missiles , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• 24 battle Tanks , of which destroyed : 15 , damaged : 6 , captured : 2 , captured but later lost : 1 ; • 8 Aircraft and Helicopters , of which destroyed : 8 ; • 18 Trucks , Vehicles and Jeeps , of which destroyed : 12 , damaged : 5 , captured : 1 .
It is important to note that the Oryx blog is known for supporting Turkish-backed Syrian rebels as well as for being aligned with the Azerbaijani-Turkish media campaign in its efforts to cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The blog also has links to Bellingcat , which reflects its political orientation .
The numbers provided by the blog were likely collected from videos and photos coming from the conflict zone .
While this provides an insight on the situation , it is nearly impossible to verify these numbers or the media material which were collected from .
Lost Armour a credible military statics site , which is monitoring the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh , provided different date from that given by Oryx .
The website lists verified losses only .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any evidence that has not been checked in details yet .
According to the website , Armenian forces losses were : Regardless of the data provided by Oryx and Lost Armour , there is no doubt that Armenian forces sustained more than double the Azerbaijani losses in the ongoing battle .
The superior fire power and more advanced weapons of Azerbaijani forces have inflicted serious losses on Armenian troops .
As a result , Azerbaijani forces were able to make significant advance in Nagorno-Karabakh , mainly in the region ’ s southeastern part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran Sends Numerous Military Equipment To The Border With Nagorno-Karabakh ( Videos )

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A new report has shade light on the losses of Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the ongoing battle in the dispute region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The report, which was released by the Oryx Blog on October 25, provides a detailed summary of the material losses both sides sustained since the outbreak of the battle on September 27.
According to the report, Armenian forces sustained the following losses:
160 Battle tanks, of which destroyed: 102, damaged: 4, captured: 54;
27 Armoured fighting vehicles, of which destroyed: 16, captured: 11;
37 Infantry fighting vehicles, of which destroyed: 19, captured: 18;
2 Armoured recovery vehicles, of which captured: 2;
2 Self-propelled anti-tank missile system, of which captured: 2;
72 Towed artillery pieces, of which destroyed: 47, damaged: 6, captured: 19;
12 Self-propelled artillery pieces, of which destroyed: 11, damaged: 1;
62 Multiple rocket launchers, of which destroyed: 62;
1 Ballistic Missile destroyed;
9 Mortars, of which destroyed: 1, captured: 8;
1 Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun destroyed;
20 Surface-to-air missile systems, of which destroyed: 20;
10 Radars, of which destroyed: 10;
1 Jammer and Deception system destroyed;
1 Aircraft destroyed;
3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, of which destroyed: 3;
337 Trucks, Vehicles and Jeeps, of which destroyed: 162, damaged: 5 captured: 170;
2 Decoys, of which destroyed: 2;
16 Strategic locations hit;
42 Anti-tank guided missiles, of which captured: 7 launchers or optics.
The losses of Azerbaijani forces:
24 battle Tanks, of which destroyed: 15, damaged: 6, captured: 2, captured but later lost: 1;
29 Infantry fighting vehicles, of which damaged: 2, captured: 17;
1 Engineering equipment damaged;
8 Aircraft and Helicopters, of which destroyed: 8;
18 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, of which destroyed: 17, captured: 1;
18 Trucks, Vehicles and Jeeps, of which destroyed: 12, damaged: 5, captured: 1.
It is important to note that the Oryx blog is known for supporting Turkish-backed Syrian rebels as well as for being aligned with the Azerbaijani-Turkish media campaign in its efforts to cover the war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The blog also has links to Bellingcat, which reflects its political orientation.
The numbers provided by the blog were likely collected from videos and photos coming from the conflict zone. While this provides an insight on the situation, it is nearly impossible to verify these numbers or the media material which were collected from.
Lost Armour a credible military statics site, which is monitoring the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, provided different date from that given by Oryx. The website lists verified losses only. It does not relay on repeated footage or any evidence that has not been checked in details yet.
According to the website, Armenian forces losses were:
13 Battle tanks;
10 Armoured fighting vehicles;
8 Infantry fighting vehicles;
26 Multiple rocket launchers;
17 Towed and self-propelled howitzers;
16 Air-Defense and Radar systems;
2 Jammer and Deception system;
1 Warplane;
2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Azerbaijani forces losses were:
8 Battle tanks;
4 Armoured fighting vehicles;
3 Infantry fighting vehicles;
4 Armoured recovery vehicles;
7 warplanes;
18 Unmanned Aerial vehicles.
Regardless of the data provided by Oryx and Lost Armour, there is no doubt that Armenian forces sustained more than double the Azerbaijani losses in the ongoing battle.
The superior fire power and more advanced weapons of Azerbaijani forces have inflicted serious losses on Armenian troops. As a result, Azerbaijani forces were able to make significant advance in Nagorno-Karabakh, mainly in the region’s southeastern part.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Houthis Launched Two New Drone Attacks On Saudi Airport, Air Base

On October 25 , the Houthis , Ansar Allah , carried out two separate attacks with drones on an airport and an air base in southern Saudi Arabia .
The first attack targeted King Khaled Air Base in the province of ‘ Asir .
Two Qasef-2K suicide drones targeted warplanes shelters in the air base .
The Qasef-2k is a locally-made version of the Iranian Ababil-2 .
The suicide drone is armed with a heavy high-explosive fragmentation , HE-FRAG , warhead that explodes 20 meters above the target .
The second attack targeted the military section of Abha International Airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asir .
A Samad-3 suicide drone struck a “ sensitive target ” there .
The Samad-3 drone , which has a range of more than 1,500 km , was revealed last year .
This type is usually used against targets deep inside Saudi Arabia .
From its side , the Saudi-led coalition announced that its unit had intercepted and destroyed two suicide drones , which were launched by the Houthis .
The coalition didn ’ t provide any additional details .
A day earlier , the Houthis targeted the airports of Jizan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Base with suicide drones .
At least one Saudi civilian was injured in the attack .
Five houses and three vehicles were also damaged .
The Houthis are likely planning to escalate their attacks on Saudi Arabia , if the coalition continue its intense bombing campaign on Yemen .
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On October 25, the Houthis, Ansar Allah, carried out two separate attacks with drones on an airport and an air base in southern Saudi Arabia.
The first attack targeted King Khaled Air Base in the province of ‘Asir. Two Qasef-2K suicide drones targeted warplanes shelters in the air base.
The Qasef-2k is a locally-made version of the Iranian Ababil-2. The suicide drone is armed with a heavy high-explosive fragmentation, HE-FRAG, warhead that explodes 20 meters above the target.
The second attack targeted the military section of Abha International Airport, which is also located in ‘Asir. A Samad-3 suicide drone struck a “sensitive target” there.
The Samad-3 drone, which has a range of more than 1,500 km, was revealed last year. This type is usually used against targets deep inside Saudi Arabia.
Per usual, Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Houthi said the attacks were a “response to the aggressor [the Saudi-led coalition] aerial escalation and its continues siege.”
From its side, the Saudi-led coalition announced that its unit had intercepted and destroyed two suicide drones, which were launched by the Houthis. The coalition didn’t provide any additional details.
A day earlier, the Houthis targeted the airports of Jizan and Abha as well as King Khalid Air Base with suicide drones. At least one Saudi civilian was injured in the attack. Five houses and three vehicles were also damaged.
The Houthis are likely planning to escalate their attacks on Saudi Arabia, if the coalition continue its intense bombing campaign on Yemen.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Armenian Forces Shot Down Azerbaijani Loitering Munition (Photos)

On October 25 , Armenian air defense units shot down an Azerbaijani loitering munition over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Armenian Unified Infocenter shared photos of the munition , which was identified as an advanced version of the Israeli-made SkyStriker .
According to the manufacturer , Elbit Systems , website , SkyStriker is a fully autonomous loitering munitions that can locate , acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5 or 10 Kg warhead .
The munition , which is propelled by an electric engine , can stay in the air for 1 hour with a 5 kg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kg warhead .
Detection and target accusation is done through a gambled CCD-IR seeker .
Azerbaijani forces have been using Israeli-made loitering munitions like SkyStriker and IAI Harpo to strike high-value Armenian military equipment , such as air-defense systems , since the outbreak of the battle in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27 .
Armenian air defense forces are finally adopting to the threat posed by Azerbaijan ’ s loitering munitions and combat drones .
An Azerbaijani Aerostar tactical drone and three Bayraktar TB2 combat drones were reportedly shot down in the last few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran Sends Numerous Military Equipment To The Border With Nagorno-Karabakh ( Videos )

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On October 25, Armenian air defense units shot down an Azerbaijani loitering munition over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Armenian Unified Infocenter shared photos of the munition, which was identified as an advanced version of the Israeli-made SkyStriker.
Another downed #Azerbaijan|i UAV
Сбит ещё один вражеский беспилотник#NKpeace pic.twitter.com/wmQdaL7BK1 — Armenian Unified Infocenter (@ArmenianUnified) October 25, 2020
According to the manufacturer, Elbit Systems, website, SkyStriker is a fully autonomous loitering munitions that can locate, acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5 or 10 Kg warhead.
The munition, which is propelled by an electric engine, can stay in the air for 1 hour with a 5 kg warhead and 2 hours with a 10 kg warhead. Detection and target accusation is done through a gambled CCD-IR seeker.
Azerbaijani forces have been using Israeli-made loitering munitions like SkyStriker and IAI Harpo to strike high-value Armenian military equipment, such as air-defense systems, since the outbreak of the battle in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27.
Armenian air defense forces are finally adopting to the threat posed by Azerbaijan’s loitering munitions and combat drones. An Azerbaijani Aerostar tactical drone and three Bayraktar TB2 combat drones were reportedly shot down in the last few days.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Security Forces Eliminated Senior Al-Qaeda Leader In Afghanistan

Afghan security forces have eliminated Abu Muhsin al-Masri , a senior al Qaeda leader , Afghanistan ’ s National Directorate of Security ( NDS ) said in a tweet late on October 24 .
Al-Masri , believed to be al Qaeda ’ s second-in-command , was killed during a special operation in the province of Ghazni province .
According to al-Qaeda ’ s own reports , Abu Muhsin al-Masri was born in Egypt in 1958 and joined militants fighting the USSR in Afghanistan in 1986 .
In 1989 , he moved to Pakistan and joined “ Maktab Al-Khidamat ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The eliminated terrorist was cordinating the group ’ s propaganda efforts and was a member of Al-Qaeda ’ s high council .
Meanwhile , across the country : • At least 30 people were killed and over 70 were wounded after a suicide bomber detonated explosives close to an educational center in the western part of Kabul city ; • SOF reinforcements arrived in the Imam Sahib area amid heavy clashes with Taliban around the town ; • A Police vehicle was hit with an IED in the Bihsud area of Nangarhar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions in the vicinity of Dehrawud ; • The Taliban captutred most of the Baharak district of Takhar province .
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Afghan security forces have eliminated Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior al Qaeda leader, Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a tweet late on October 24. Al-Masri, believed to be al Qaeda’s second-in-command, was killed during a special operation in the province of Ghazni province.
According to al-Qaeda’s own reports, Abu Muhsin al-Masri was born in Egypt in 1958 and joined militants fighting the USSR in Afghanistan in 1986. In 1989, he moved to Pakistan and joined “Maktab Al-Khidamat”, which later became a part of al-Qaeda. The eliminated terrorist was cordinating the group’s propaganda efforts and was a member of Al-Qaeda’s high council.
Breaking news : as a result of NDS special force unit operation in ghazni province an al-Qaida key member for Indian sub contanint, Abu Muhsen Almisry were killed pic.twitter.com/4fmWzA5T4e — NDS Afghanistan (@NDSAfghanistan) October 24, 2020
Husam Abd-al-Rauf aka Abu Mohsin al-Masri, a senior AQ leader, was killed in an #NDS operation in #Ghazni where he’d been living under TB protection. He was close to Al-Zawhiri & supported HQN & TB for years. The intel on him suggests he was fully aware of 9/11 attacks in the US pic.twitter.com/6dPjfDyY8o — NDS Afghanistan (@NDSAfghanistan) October 25, 2020
Meanwhile, across the country:
At least 30 people were killed and over 70 were wounded after a suicide bomber detonated explosives close to an educational center in the western part of Kabul city;
SOF reinforcements arrived in the Imam Sahib area amid heavy clashes with Taliban around the town;
A Police vehicle was hit with an IED in the Bihsud area of Nangarhar;
An air strike targeted Taliban positions in the vicinity of Dehrawud;
The Taliban captutred most of the Baharak district of Takhar province.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Iran Sends Numerous Military Equipment To The Border With Nagorno-Karabakh (Videos)

Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) has deployed reinforcements on the border with the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh , where a heated battle between Armenian and Azerbaijan forces has been ongoing for nearly a month now .
Commander of IRGC ’ Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpoor visited on October 23 the border area near Khoda-Afarin County in the Province of East Azerbaijan .
Several shells fired by the Azerbaijani and Armenian forces fell there in the last few weeks .
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Gen. Pakpoor said reinforcements were deployed to protect Iran ’ s national interests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety for civilians in the border area .
Azerbaijani forces imposed full control of Nagorno-Karabakh ’ s border with Iran earlier this week .
However , stray fire from the fighting in the region continue to reach nearby Iranian land .
Last week , Iran ’ s Foreign Ministry Mohammad Javad Zarif warned both Armenia and Azerbaijan that Tehran will not remain indifferent if their fire continue to hit Iranian territories .
Despite taking defensive measures and releasing a number of warnings , Iran will not likely act against Azerbaijan or Armenia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoys close relations with Yerevan .
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed reinforcements on the border with the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, where a heated battle between Armenian and Azerbaijan forces has been ongoing for nearly a month now.
Commander of IRGC’ Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpoor visited on October 23 the border area near Khoda-Afarin County in the Province of East Azerbaijan. Several shells fired by the Azerbaijani and Armenian forces fell there in the last few weeks.
“Although a number of shells fired in the Karabakh dispute have hit the Iranian soil, security prevails along the borders and there is no threat to the country,” the commander said.
Brig. Gen. Pakpoor said reinforcements were deployed to protect Iran’s national interests as well as to provide security and safety for civilians in the border area.
#IRGC Ground Force has now officially announced deployment of T-72M1 Main Battle Tanks, BMP-2 IFVs and other equipment from its Imam Zaman Mechanized Brigade of Shabestar in NW of #Iran to the border with #Artsakh/#NagornoKarabakh in #KhodaAfarin & #Azerbaijan‘s #Nakhchivan. https://t.co/qDamz2lXXQ pic.twitter.com/h3ixwppFTn — Babak Taghvaee – Μπάπακ Τακβαίε – بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) October 25, 2020
Azerbaijani forces imposed full control of Nagorno-Karabakh’s border with Iran earlier this week. However, stray fire from the fighting in the region continue to reach nearby Iranian land.
Last week, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Mohammad Javad Zarif warned both Armenia and Azerbaijan that Tehran will not remain indifferent if their fire continue to hit Iranian territories.
Despite taking defensive measures and releasing a number of warnings, Iran will not likely act against Azerbaijan or Armenia. Tehran has a large Azeri population and enjoys close relations with Yerevan.
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southfront--2020-10-25--Military Situation In Yemen On October 25, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • The Liaison and @ @ @ @ @ ( loyal to Ansar Allah ) reported 276 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past @ @ @ @ @ between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the Madghal area .
Ansar Allah forces @ @ @ @ @ • Ansar Allah targeted the Saudi-led forces in the Ruwaik base with a missile .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 14 airstrikes on the Madghal district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 4 airstrikes on Khab and Shaaf districts;
The Liaison and Coordination Officers’ Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 276 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the Madghal area. Ansar Allah forces are developing their advance;
Ansar Allah targeted the Saudi-led forces in the Ruwaik base with a missile.
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southfront--2020-10-25--ISIS Shared Photos Of Recent Attack In Iraqi Kurdistan

On October 24 , ISIS ’ news agency Amaq shared several photos of a recent attack in the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq .
ISIS claimed that the attack , which took place on October 17 , targeted a Peshmerga unit in Shwan , northeast of Kirkuk .
During the attack , ISIS terrorists damaged a pick-up truck with machine guns .
Amaq claimed that three Kurdish Iraqi soldiers were killed in the ambush .
Nevertheless , two of the three bodies seen in the agency ’ s photos were wearing civilian clothes .
Kurdish forces confirmed after the release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted three civilians from a single family , two brothers and their cousin .
ISIS cells are present in the Kurdistan Region .
On August 21 , Kurdish security arrested a terrorist running a sleeper cell of the group in a raid near the region ’ s capital , Erbil .
Despite the limited presence of ISIS , Kurdistan is considered among Iraq ’ s safest region .
The country ’ s western region is , however , witnessing increasing attacks by the terrorist group .
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On October 24, ISIS’ news agency Amaq shared several photos of a recent attack in the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq.
ISIS claimed that the attack, which took place on October 17, targeted a Peshmerga unit in Shwan, northeast of Kirkuk. During the attack, ISIS terrorists damaged a pick-up truck with machine guns.
Amaq claimed that three Kurdish Iraqi soldiers were killed in the ambush. Nevertheless, two of the three bodies seen in the agency’s photos were wearing civilian clothes.
Kurdish forces confirmed after the release of the photos that the terrorist attack targeted three civilians from a single family, two brothers and their cousin.
ISIS cells are present in the Kurdistan Region. On August 21, Kurdish security arrested a terrorist running a sleeper cell of the group in a raid near the region’s capital, Erbil.
Despite the limited presence of ISIS, Kurdistan is considered among Iraq’s safest region. The country’s western region is, however, witnessing increasing attacks by the terrorist group.
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southfront--2020-10-26--Armenia And Azerbaijan Boast Their Military Successes Amid Another Failed Ceasefire As Turkish Proxi

Armenia And Azerbaijan Boast Their Military Successes Amid Another Failed Ceasefire As Turkish Proxies Suffer From Russian Strikes In Syria

As it was expected , the new ( third ) humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated in Washington in fact does not work .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan insist that they comply with the ceasefire , but the ‘ enemy ’ violates it .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev even finds time to announce new victories of the Azerbaijani military that somehow happened amid the ceasefire .
Apparently , coward Armenian forces violate the ceasefire regime by attacking the peacefully advancing Azerbaijani troops .
The Azerbaijani President also said that Turkish F-16 jets , which are deployed in Azerbaijan ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership of Turkey and Azerbaijan was denying this ) will be employed to protect his country in response to any act of the ‘ foreign aggression ’ .
It ’ s is interesting to look how the official narrative of Azerbaijan and Turkey has been shifting from claims about the Turkish non-involvement in the war to admitting the direct military participation of Ankara in the military escalation .
During the past 2 days , the Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc continued its advance towards the Lachin corridor , a strategic area where the shortest route between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to reports , after the recent gains Azerbaijani troops are now in about 10-12km from the area .
Azerbaijani forces are now working to secure their recent gains and establish strong points there .
After this , they will likely establish a fire control over the strategic route thus undermining the Armenian ability to send supplies to Karabakh .
For example , according to the Armenian Armed Forces , Azerbaijan has been conducting active offensive actions in the south of Karabakh despite the ceasefire .
Armenian sources are also not shy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victories in the war with Azerbaijan .
For example , on October 26 , the Armenian Defense Ministry released a new report claiming that Azerbaijan lost 6,674 troops , 600 armoured vehicles , 6 rocket launchers , 24 planes , 16 helicopters and 220 UAVs since the start of the conflict .
The mighty Armenian military industry is also allegedly developing its own loitering munitions ( suicide drones ) now : Members of Turkish-backed militant groups that remain in Syria and are yet to move to some conflict zone to die for Erdogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
At least 78 Turkish-backed militants were killed and over 100 others were injured in a recent series of Russian airstrikes on their training camps and HQs in the Syrian region of Idlib .
The main strikes targeted a former air defense base of the Syrian Army near Al-Duvayla .
This area is by Turkish-backed militants and the former military base itself is currently a training camp for members of Faylaq ash-Sham .
Syrian sources link the increased number of Russian strikes on Turkish proxies in Syria with their deployment to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia sees the increase of the presence of radical militant groups there as an unacceptable scenario .
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As it was expected, the new (third) humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated in Washington in fact does not work. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan insist that they comply with the ceasefire, but the ‘enemy’ violates it. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev even finds time to announce new victories of the Azerbaijani military that somehow happened amid the ceasefire.
Apparently, coward Armenian forces violate the ceasefire regime by attacking the peacefully advancing Azerbaijani troops.
Padar, Efendiler, Yusifbeyli, Chaytumas, Khanlig, Sariyatag and Mollaburhan villages of Gubadli and the Gubadli city. Long live Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces! Karabakh is Azerbaijan! — Ilham Aliyev (@presidentaz) October 26, 2020
The Azerbaijani President also said that Turkish F-16 jets, which are deployed in Azerbaijan (just a few days ago the top leadership of Turkey and Azerbaijan was denying this) will be employed to protect his country in response to any act of the ‘foreign aggression’. It’s is interesting to look how the official narrative of Azerbaijan and Turkey has been shifting from claims about the Turkish non-involvement in the war to admitting the direct military participation of Ankara in the military escalation.
During the past 2 days, the Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc continued its advance towards the Lachin corridor, a strategic area where the shortest route between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is located. According to reports, after the recent gains Azerbaijani troops are now in about 10-12km from the area. Azerbaijani forces are now working to secure their recent gains and establish strong points there. After this, they will likely establish a fire control over the strategic route thus undermining the Armenian ability to send supplies to Karabakh.
Continuing to violate the new humanitarian ceasefire, the Armenian armed forces again fired at the territory of Aghjabadi region.#StopArmenianTerror — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 26, 2020
At 15:30 on October 26, the Armenian armed forces violated the new humanitarian ceasefire and shelled the city of Tartar.#StopArmenianTerror — Azerbaijan MOD (@wwwmodgovaz) October 26, 2020
For example, according to the Armenian Armed Forces, Azerbaijan has been conducting active offensive actions in the south of Karabakh despite the ceasefire.
Armenian sources are also not shy to release new claims about their supposed victories in the war with Azerbaijan. For example, on October 26, the Armenian Defense Ministry released a new report claiming that Azerbaijan lost 6,674 troops, 600 armoured vehicles, 6 rocket launchers, 24 planes, 16 helicopters and 220 UAVs since the start of the conflict.
Azerbaijani IAI Harop attack drone shot down by Armenian air defense in Artsakh. pic.twitter.com/eWrsY6PWA8 — 301🇦🇲 (@301_AD) October 26, 2020
The mighty Armenian military industry is also allegedly developing its own loitering munitions (suicide drones) now:
Members of Turkish-backed militant groups that remain in Syria and are yet to move to some conflict zone to die for Erdogan’s Neo-Ottoman dream also suffer hard times.
Russia has attacked the HQ of Faylaq al-Sham, Turkey's favorite armed group in Idlib, and the leading faction of the NLF of the SNA. Faylaq al-Sham is also present in the Astana process and the constitutional committee. Claims that up to 50 Faylaq members died in the attack. pic.twitter.com/lQxU8yCCBh — Ömer Özkizilcik (@OmerOzkizilcik) October 26, 2020
At least 78 Turkish-backed militants were killed and over 100 others were injured in a recent series of Russian airstrikes on their training camps and HQs in the Syrian region of Idlib. The main strikes targeted a former air defense base of the Syrian Army near Al-Duvayla. This area is by Turkish-backed militants and the former military base itself is currently a training camp for members of Faylaq ash-Sham.
Syrian sources link the increased number of Russian strikes on Turkish proxies in Syria with their deployment to the Nagorno-Karabakh combat zone to support Azerbaijan. Russia sees the increase of the presence of radical militant groups there as an unacceptable scenario.
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