southfront--2020-10-09--Main Development Directions Of US Ground Forces Till 2028

Written by Colonel V. Kodinov ; Originally appeared at Foreign Military Review 2020 # 1 , translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront The Ground Forces ( GF ) are a system-forming type of the US Armed Forces ( AF ) , designed both for the defence of the continental part of the country and for the protection of American interests in advanced zones .
They are able to independently or in cooperation with the national Air Force and Navy , as well as with allied troops , conduct active combat operations in any type and scale of modern local conflicts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ToW ) .
At the same time , only the GF can solve the tasks of establishing control over the territory , resources and population of the enemy .
Taking into account the experience gained by the country ’ s Armed Forces in the course of participating in combat operations in the zones of the Iraqi and Afghan crises , the Pentagon leadership is conducting a set of measures to further increase the combat capabilities of these troops in the interests of timely and effective response to emerging challenges and threats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ purpose of the GF will be to ensure the dominance of the country ’ s Armed Forces on land during military operations , including as part of interspecific groups of troops .
They should be prepared to meet the following main challenges : • conducting large-scale combat operations with a militarily equal enemy in various operational environments ( on land , at sea , in the air , in space , and in the cybersphere ) ; • ensuring the unhindered deployment and use of groups of American GF in remote theaters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementation of measures to prohibit access to American formations in the region and to restrict their freedom of action in the area of the operation ; • fight against terrorism and extremism , ensuring a high level of readiness of troops to conduct “ non-traditional ” combat operations ; • use of the military presence abroad in the interests of maintaining stability .
In this regard , the main efforts are expected to focus on building up the combat capabilities of the ground forces , as well as modernising weapons and military equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is planned to increase the capabilities of the ground forces and achieve this by bringing the number of the regular component to 500 thousand people , optimise the organisational and staff structure and combat personnel of the GF , increase the staffing of combat formations , and create formations that meet the requirements of the “ multi-sphere operations ” concept .
In total , by 2020 , the US military is expected to have 58 combat brigades .
The largest number of them is concentrated in the regular troops ( 31 brigades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logistics support – in the National Guard and Army Reserve .
In accordance with the concept of the US Armed Forces “ multi-sphere operations ” , a new type of formation is being created in the US Ground Forces , which must have integrated capabilities to defeat the enemy in both ground and other areas of combat ( air , sea , space and cyber ) , thereby providing conditions for the successful solution of tasks for other types of armed forces – air and naval forces .
The versatility of such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatively small number ( from 1,500 to 2,000 military personnel ) , will allow , according to US military experts , to effectively use firepower in conjunction with information support measures in order to identify and timely use shortcomings ( miscalculations ) in the building of combat order and enemy actions in all spheres to ensure the maneuvrability of their troops and gain superiority .
Testing the capabilities of a new type of experimental connection is planned over the next two years during operational and combat training activities .
In addition , guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its combat use and comprehensive support .
Such formations are supposed to be placed in advanced zones in the immediate vicinity of the territory of a potential enemy .
According to the Pentagon , this will increase the effectiveness of solving the problems of ensuring access of groups of the country ’ s armed forces to the areas of operations .
Six training brigades ( military instructors ) have been formed in order to liberate combat formations , units and division of the ground forces from the functions of training foreign military formations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to staff the sixth brigade .
Each of these formations ( 500-900 officers and sergeants ) is focused on a specific region and is intended for operations in the area of responsibility of one of the joint commands of the US Armed Forces .
The peculiarity of the organisational structure of training brigades will allow , if necessary , for a short period of time to deploy combat infantry and armoured formations on their base ( after completing the enlisted personnel , weapons and military equipment ) .
For high-quality training of military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wars of the future the ministry of the army is adjusting operational and combat training programmes .
The transition is underway from training troops to operate in local , time-limited conflicts to conduct large-scale operations , as well as effective combat in urban environments .
It is planned to increase the capabilities of the GF formations to organise intelligence support , use electronic warfare and counter the enemy in cyberspace .
Considerable attention will be paid to strengthening fire support for infantry and airborne units in the theater of operations .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons and military equipment that are part of it are being modernised , as well as new models are being purchased .
So , by 2021 , it is planned to complete the modernisation of the M1A2 SEP Abrams main battle tanks in service to the M1A2C modification and begin testing the M1A2D version , which is scheduled for adoption in 2025 .
The main difference between the new modification of this main battle tank will be the use of integrated batch dynamic protection on the frontal armour of the hull and turret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution will provide a reliable counteraction to modern and promising armour-piercing projectiles with a muzzle velocity of up to 2,000 m/s and a maximum armour penetration of up to 1,000 mm of homogeneous cold-rolled steel .
On-board protection , primarily against anti-tank close quarters combat weapons , is provided with mounted dynamic protection developed for previous modifications of the combat vehicle .
To increase the level of mine protection , it is planned to install a new station for radio-electronic suppression of control channels and neutralisation of radio-controlled explosive devices , which effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio waves typical of dense urban development .
This measure is necessary to solve the problems of tracking and suppressing mobile cellular radio sources of the most common standards .
The new modification of the M1A2 tanks will include 120 mm armour-piercing sub-caliber and multi-purpose rounds .
Their special feature is the use of low-sensitive gunpowder in the propellant charge , so that the ballistic ammunition characteristics are preserved in a wide temperature range from -30°C to +60°C .
At the same time , a set of measures is being carried out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the course of the planned work , it is planned to replace the large-caliber 12.7 mm machine gun installed on them with a 30 mm automatic gun , place a low-power laser under development , designed to combat small unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ) , as well as electronic warfare equipment .
In the period up to 2021 , 81 vehicles will be upgraded .
This equipment is primarily sent to re-equip units of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment ( mechanised brigade “ Stryker ” ) , stationed in Germany .
Work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JLTV light tactical armoured vehicles .
Subsequently , it should completely replace the outdated Humvee multi-purpose vehicles .
The new vehicle will receive additional protection from mines , while its weight will be reduced and its cross-country ability and maneuverability will be increased .
By 2028 , the ground forces plan to purchase more than 20 thousand units of such equipment , and by 2040 , about 30 thousand more .
In addition , by 2021 , it is expected to complete the programme for creating advanced short-takeoff FVL vehicles ( convertiplanes ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Apache ” attack helicopters and UH-60 “ Black Hawk ” combat support helicopters .
It is planned to spend about $ 310 million on the implementation of the development stage .
In October of this year , tests of the MQ-1C ER Grey Eagle multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle with an extended flight duration ( up to 48 hours ) were completed .
In the future , it is planned to mass-produce and deliver the MQ-1C ER Grey Eagle UAV to the US army , including the special operations forces command and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces are working with American corporations to develop combat lasers to combat air and ground targets .
Boeing produces a 10-kilowatt plant ( several successful tests took place ) , Lockheed-Martin – a 50 kW plant , Northrop-Grumman – 100 kW .
It is expected that the first serial samples of combat lasers will enter service in 2023 .
According to US military experts , the most urgent task at present is to increase the fire capabilities of the US Army .
This is expected to be achieved through the implementation of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rocket artillery .
In the near future , it is planned to increase the number of high-precision ammunition of the Excalibur type , increase the interference immunity of their guidance systems and finalise the 155 mm self-propelled M109A6 Paladin howitzers to the M109A7 version and 155 mm towed M777A2 howitzers to the M777ER version ( with an increased firing range of up to 70 km ) .
The next step should be the development of a new HM1113 active-jet projectile increased accuracy with a range of up to 70-100 km and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypersonic projectiles .
According to experts , to build up fire capabilities , it is also planned to return short-range air defence and multiple launch rockets systems to the divisions ( batteries ) of the army divisions .
Within the framework of the “ high-precision long-range weapons ” programme , it is planned to create a prototype of an operational-tactical missile system with a firing range of up to 500 km by the end of 2019 .
Its tests have already been announced for the second quarter of 2020 .
About 200 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this programme in fiscal year 2017 , 222.2 million in 2018 , and expenses for the period of up to 2022 are estimated at almost 600 million dollars .
In the interest of cost savings , it is proposed to use the chassis of the M142 Himars and M270 Himars MLRS as the base for a promising system .
At the same time , two transport and launch containers will be installed on a wheeled tractor and four on a tracked one .
Correction of the missile flight and guidance of the warhead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using satellite navigation .
According to the US Department of Defense , the adoption of the missile system is expected no earlier than 2027 .
First of all , they can be deployed in Europe as a response to the deployment of Russian Iskander-M complexes in the Kaliningrad region .
As part of the technical re-equipment of the GF , the main focus is expected to be on the deployment of more effective combat control , intelligence and communications systems that best meet the requirements of integration into a single information and intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the American command provide for achieving significant superiority over the Russian Federation and China in the field of information warfare , including electronic warfare , by 2023 .
Thus , at the initial stage , priority attention is planned to be directed to the implementation of the US air defence programme “ Countering Enemy UAVs ” .
In accordance with it , the ground forces intend to develop and test mobile electronic warfare systems that will be able to automatically detect unmanned aerial vehicles , determine their ownership , and intercept or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of implementing the projects to create methods of protection against radio-electronic impact , the main focus will be on designing systems that can automatically switch to backup and backup communication channels , as well as operate using alternative navigation tools that do not use GPS signals .
In addition , as part of the implementation of this direction , the possibilities of using important information to transmit through civil information and communication networks , including those operating on enemy territory , will be explored .
In order to solve the problems of integrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cybernetic space , the main efforts of the army department will be aimed at creating technologies that allow acting according to a single plan in order to reduce the enemy ’ s ability to assess the operational situation at an early stage of the conflict .
According to American military experts , the future direction of development of the US army will be tied to the development of information technology , the implementation of the concept “ multi-sphere operations ” , the fleet capacity advanced robotic and unmanned combat systems and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as progress in the field of confrontation in cyberspace .
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Written by Colonel V. Kodinov; Originally appeared at Foreign Military Review 2020 #1, translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront
The Ground Forces (GF) are a system-forming type of the US Armed Forces (AF), designed both for the defence of the continental part of the country and for the protection of American interests in advanced zones. They are able to independently or in cooperation with the national Air Force and Navy, as well as with allied troops, conduct active combat operations in any type and scale of modern local conflicts and wars in various theaters of war (ToW). At the same time, only the GF can solve the tasks of establishing control over the territory, resources and population of the enemy.
Taking into account the experience gained by the country’s Armed Forces in the course of participating in combat operations in the zones of the Iraqi and Afghan crises, the Pentagon leadership is conducting a set of measures to further increase the combat capabilities of these troops in the interests of timely and effective response to emerging challenges and threats.
In the medium term, the main purpose of the GF will be to ensure the dominance of the country’s Armed Forces on land during military operations, including as part of interspecific groups of troops. They should be prepared to meet the following main challenges:
conducting large-scale combat operations with a militarily equal enemy in various operational environments (on land, at sea, in the air, in space, and in the cybersphere);
ensuring the unhindered deployment and use of groups of American GF in remote theaters in the conditions of the enemy’s implementation of measures to prohibit access to American formations in the region and to restrict their freedom of action in the area of the operation;
fight against terrorism and extremism, ensuring a high level of readiness of troops to conduct “non-traditional” combat operations;
use of the military presence abroad in the interests of maintaining stability.
In this regard, the main efforts are expected to focus on building up the combat capabilities of the ground forces, as well as modernising weapons and military equipment.
By 2028, in particular, it is planned to increase the capabilities of the ground forces and achieve this by bringing the number of the regular component to 500 thousand people, optimise the organisational and staff structure and combat personnel of the GF, increase the staffing of combat formations, and create formations that meet the requirements of the “multi-sphere operations” concept.
In total, by 2020, the US military is expected to have 58 combat brigades. The largest number of them is concentrated in the regular troops (31 brigades), and formations of combat and logistics support – in the National Guard and Army Reserve. In accordance with the concept of the US Armed Forces “multi-sphere operations”, a new type of formation is being created in the US Ground Forces, which must have integrated capabilities to defeat the enemy in both ground and other areas of combat (air, sea, space and cyber), thereby providing conditions for the successful solution of tasks for other types of armed forces – air and naval forces.
The versatility of such a “combat unit”, despite its relatively small number (from 1,500 to 2,000 military personnel), will allow, according to US military experts, to effectively use firepower in conjunction with information support measures in order to identify and timely use shortcomings (miscalculations) in the building of combat order and enemy actions in all spheres to ensure the maneuvrability of their troops and gain superiority.
Testing the capabilities of a new type of experimental connection is planned over the next two years during operational and combat training activities. In addition, guidelines will be developed for the organisation of its combat use and comprehensive support.
Such formations are supposed to be placed in advanced zones in the immediate vicinity of the territory of a potential enemy. According to the Pentagon, this will increase the effectiveness of solving the problems of ensuring access of groups of the country’s armed forces to the areas of operations.
Six training brigades (military instructors) have been formed in order to liberate combat formations, units and division of the ground forces from the functions of training foreign military formations. Currently, measures are being taken to staff the sixth brigade.
Each of these formations (500-900 officers and sergeants) is focused on a specific region and is intended for operations in the area of responsibility of one of the joint commands of the US Armed Forces. The peculiarity of the organisational structure of training brigades will allow, if necessary, for a short period of time to deploy combat infantry and armoured formations on their base (after completing the enlisted personnel, weapons and military equipment).
For high-quality training of military personnel to conduct combat operations in the wars of the future the ministry of the army is adjusting operational and combat training programmes. The transition is underway from training troops to operate in local, time-limited conflicts to conduct large-scale operations, as well as effective combat in urban environments.
It is planned to increase the capabilities of the GF formations to organise intelligence support, use electronic warfare and counter the enemy in cyberspace.
Considerable attention will be paid to strengthening fire support for infantry and airborne units in the theater of operations.
During the reorganisation of the American army, the weapons and military equipment that are part of it are being modernised, as well as new models are being purchased.
So, by 2021, it is planned to complete the modernisation of the M1A2 SEP Abrams main battle tanks in service to the M1A2C modification and begin testing the M1A2D version, which is scheduled for adoption in 2025.
The main difference between the new modification of this main battle tank will be the use of integrated batch dynamic protection on the frontal armour of the hull and turret. According to the developers, this solution will provide a reliable counteraction to modern and promising armour-piercing projectiles with a muzzle velocity of up to 2,000 m/s and a maximum armour penetration of up to 1,000 mm of homogeneous cold-rolled steel. On-board protection, primarily against anti-tank close quarters combat weapons, is provided with mounted dynamic protection developed for previous modifications of the combat vehicle.
To increase the level of mine protection, it is planned to install a new station for radio-electronic suppression of control channels and neutralisation of radio-controlled explosive devices, which effectively operates in conditions of chaotic re-reflection of radio waves typical of dense urban development. This measure is necessary to solve the problems of tracking and suppressing mobile cellular radio sources of the most common standards.
The new modification of the M1A2 tanks will include 120 mm armour-piercing sub-caliber and multi-purpose rounds. Their special feature is the use of low-sensitive gunpowder in the propellant charge, so that the ballistic ammunition characteristics are preserved in a wide temperature range from -30°C to +60°C.
At the same time, a set of measures is being carried out to modernise the Stryker armoured personnel carriers.
In the course of the planned work, it is planned to replace the large-caliber 12.7 mm machine gun installed on them with a 30 mm automatic gun, place a low-power laser under development, designed to combat small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as electronic warfare equipment. In the period up to 2021, 81 vehicles will be upgraded. This equipment is primarily sent to re-equip units of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (mechanised brigade “Stryker”), stationed in Germany.
Work is also underway on the creation of JLTV light tactical armoured vehicles.
Subsequently, it should completely replace the outdated Humvee multi-purpose vehicles. The new vehicle will receive additional protection from mines, while its weight will be reduced and its cross-country ability and maneuverability will be increased. By 2028, the ground forces plan to purchase more than 20 thousand units of such equipment, and by 2040, about 30 thousand more.
In addition, by 2021, it is expected to complete the programme for creating advanced short-takeoff FVL vehicles (convertiplanes), which should replace the specialised AH-64 “Apache” attack helicopters and UH-60 “Black Hawk” combat support helicopters. It is planned to spend about $310 million on the implementation of the development stage.
In October of this year, tests of the MQ-1C ER Grey Eagle multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle with an extended flight duration (up to 48 hours) were completed. In the future, it is planned to mass-produce and deliver the MQ-1C ER Grey Eagle UAV to the US army, including the special operations forces command and the intelligence and security command.
The ground forces are working with American corporations to develop combat lasers to combat air and ground targets. Boeing produces a 10-kilowatt plant (several successful tests took place), Lockheed-Martin – a 50 kW plant, Northrop-Grumman – 100 kW. It is expected that the first serial samples of combat lasers will enter service in 2023.
According to US military experts, the most urgent task at present is to increase the fire capabilities of the US Army.
This is expected to be achieved through the implementation of a multi-stage programme for the modernisation of barrel and rocket artillery. In the near future, it is planned to increase the number of high-precision ammunition of the Excalibur type, increase the interference immunity of their guidance systems and finalise the 155 mm self-propelled M109A6 Paladin howitzers to the M109A7 version and 155 mm towed M777A2 howitzers to the M777ER version (with an increased firing range of up to 70 km).
The next step should be the development of a new HM1113 active-jet projectile increased accuracy with a range of up to 70-100 km and the creation of advanced artillery systems for launching hypersonic projectiles. According to experts, to build up fire capabilities, it is also planned to return short-range air defence and multiple launch rockets systems to the divisions (batteries) of the army divisions.
Within the framework of the “high-precision long-range weapons” programme, it is planned to create a prototype of an operational-tactical missile system with a firing range of up to 500 km by the end of 2019. Its tests have already been announced for the second quarter of 2020. About 200 million dollars were spent on the implementation of this programme in fiscal year 2017, 222.2 million in 2018, and expenses for the period of up to 2022 are estimated at almost 600 million dollars.
In the interest of cost savings, it is proposed to use the chassis of the M142 Himars and M270 Himars MLRS as the base for a promising system.
At the same time, two transport and launch containers will be installed on a wheeled tractor and four on a tracked one. Correction of the missile flight and guidance of the warhead to the target will be carried out using satellite navigation. According to the US Department of Defense, the adoption of the missile system is expected no earlier than 2027. First of all, they can be deployed in Europe as a response to the deployment of Russian Iskander-M complexes in the Kaliningrad region.
As part of the technical re-equipment of the GF, the main focus is expected to be on the deployment of more effective combat control, intelligence and communications systems that best meet the requirements of integration into a single information and intelligence space.
In particular, the plans of the American command provide for achieving significant superiority over the Russian Federation and China in the field of information warfare, including electronic warfare, by 2023.
Thus, at the initial stage, priority attention is planned to be directed to the implementation of the US air defence programme “Countering Enemy UAVs”. In accordance with it, the ground forces intend to develop and test mobile electronic warfare systems that will be able to automatically detect unmanned aerial vehicles, determine their ownership, and intercept or physically destroy them.
In the course of implementing the projects to create methods of protection against radio-electronic impact, the main focus will be on designing systems that can automatically switch to backup and backup communication channels, as well as operate using alternative navigation tools that do not use GPS signals.
In addition, as part of the implementation of this direction, the possibilities of using important information to transmit through civil information and communication networks, including those operating on enemy territory, will be explored.
In order to solve the problems of integrating electronic warfare systems and conducting combat operations in cybernetic space, the main efforts of the army department will be aimed at creating technologies that allow acting according to a single plan in order to reduce the enemy’s ability to assess the operational situation at an early stage of the conflict.
According to American military experts, the future direction of development of the US army will be tied to the development of information technology, the implementation of the concept “multi-sphere operations”, the fleet capacity advanced robotic and unmanned combat systems and the empowerment of their application, as well as progress in the field of confrontation in cyberspace.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Azerbaijani President Announces Fresh Gains In Battle Against Armenian Forces In Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced on October 9 evening that Azerbaijani forces have achieved even more gains in their battle against Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Aliyev said that Azerbaijani forces captured the settlement of Hadrut north of Ceyrayil city , as well as several villages including Chayli , Yukhari Guzlak , Gorazilli , Gishlag , Garajalli , Afandilar , Suleymanli and Sur .
He described the advance a “ historic victory ” for the Azerbaijani nation that returned ‘ occupied areas ’ .
According to the President , a large number of Armenian military vehicles have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 27 , including 196 tanks , 36 armored personnel carriers , an Uragan multiple launch missile system , 10 self-propelled artillery guns , a S-300 air defense system , and 25 Osa anti-aircraft missile systems .
In own turn , the Armenian Defense Ministry denined claims about the Azerbaijan control over Gadrut .
Fierce clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been ongoing in Karabakh as negotiations involving Foreign Ministers of Russia , Armenia and Azerbaijan are underway in Moscow .
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced on October 9 evening that Azerbaijani forces have achieved even more gains in their battle against Armenian forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Aliyev said that Azerbaijani forces captured the settlement of Hadrut north of Ceyrayil city, as well as several villages including Chayli, Yukhari Guzlak, Gorazilli, Gishlag, Garajalli, Afandilar, Suleymanli and Sur. He described the advance a “historic victory” for the Azerbaijani nation that returned ‘occupied areas’.
“Today, the Azerbaijani army has an advantage on the battlefield both in terms of equipment and combat training,” he said.
According to the President, a large number of Armenian military vehicles have been destroyed since the military action began on September 27, including 196 tanks, 36 armored personnel carriers, an Uragan multiple launch missile system, 10 self-propelled artillery guns, a S-300 air defense system, and 25 Osa anti-aircraft missile systems.
In own turn, the Armenian Defense Ministry denined claims about the Azerbaijan control over Gadrut.
Fierce clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been ongoing in Karabakh as negotiations involving Foreign Ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are underway in Moscow.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Two Weeks Of Armenian-Azerbaijani War: No Peace For Karabakh

The Armenian-Azerbaijani war is nearing the end of its second week with no prospects of de-escalation through diplomatic channels in the near future .
The Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc still aims to deal with the so-called Nagorno-Karabakh question by military measures .
At the same time , Armenia is not going to accept the Azerbaijani demands and surrender the contested region .
The Armenian military reported that its forces had repelled two powerful Azerbaijani attacks in the southern part of Karabakh killing multiple Azerbaijani soldiers and destroying nine armored vehicles .
It also claimed that a large grouping of Azerbaijani forces was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejected by Azerbaijan that released multiple videos confirming the recent advances in the area of Jabrayil and gains in the region .
In recent videos only , Azerbaijan showcased five to ten Armenian T-72 battle tanks , most of them heavily damaged , two BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles and a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle .
Azerbaijani media also announced that Azerbaijan pushed Armenian forces away from the key town of Fuzuli inflicting ‘ heavy casualties ’ to the enemy .
However , the town most likely remains in the contested zone .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Magadiz dam and flooded the Tartar river .
Both sides continue arguing that the war is raging not only in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region , but also in the border areas of Azerbaijan and Armenia .
In particular , the Azerbaijani military reported that Armenian forces delivered a series of strikes on Barda city as well as multiple villages in the districts of Barda and Aghjabedi .
The Armenian Defense Ministry also reports Azerbaijani artillery and even air strikes on border villages .
For example , Armenia allegedly shot down 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just the evening of October 8 .
Meanwhile , pro-Turkish sources reacted to the satellite images showing Turkish F-16 fighter jets at the Ganja airbase in Azerbaijan after the start of the war .
According to them , Turkish warplanes were there to deter Armenia from attacks on “ civilian populations and military installations within Azerbaijan ” .
Apparently it did not help as the Azerbaijani leadership regularly reports such attacks .
Turkish special forces , military advisers , electronic warfare and psychological operations units , heavily supported by a large number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be more effective .
As it was expected slowly but steadily Azerbaijan is been taking an upper hand in the conflict .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan already started searching for ‘ traitors ’ among its forces and residents as more and more voices raise concerns regarding the actions of the government in the previous years that undermined Armenia ’ s regional positions and alliances and made it vulnerable to the Azerbaijani-Turkish attack .
In the comings weeks , Azerbaijani forces using help from Turkey with the advantage in air power , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offensive in the southern part of the Nagorno-Karabakh region aiming to seize full control over the areas of Fuzuli , Hartut and nearby villages in order to besiege the city of Stepanakert from the southern direction .
If this happens , the capital of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will be put in grave danger , including the increasing chances of a direct Azerbaijani attack on the city .

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The Armenian-Azerbaijani war is nearing the end of its second week with no prospects of de-escalation through diplomatic channels in the near future. The Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc still aims to deal with the so-called Nagorno-Karabakh question by military measures. At the same time, Armenia is not going to accept the Azerbaijani demands and surrender the contested region.
The Armenian military reported that its forces had repelled two powerful Azerbaijani attacks in the southern part of Karabakh killing multiple Azerbaijani soldiers and destroying nine armored vehicles. It also claimed that a large grouping of Azerbaijani forces was defeated near Horadiz. These claims were rejected by Azerbaijan that released multiple videos confirming the recent advances in the area of Jabrayil and gains in the region.
In recent videos only, Azerbaijan showcased five to ten Armenian T-72 battle tanks, most of them heavily damaged, two BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles and a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. Azerbaijani media also announced that Azerbaijan pushed Armenian forces away from the key town of Fuzuli inflicting ‘heavy casualties’ to the enemy. However, the town most likely remains in the contested zone. Meanwhile, Azerbaijani forces reportedly secured the area of the Magadiz dam and flooded the Tartar river.
Both sides continue arguing that the war is raging not only in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, but also in the border areas of Azerbaijan and Armenia. In particular, the Azerbaijani military reported that Armenian forces delivered a series of strikes on Barda city as well as multiple villages in the districts of Barda and Aghjabedi. The Armenian Defense Ministry also reports Azerbaijani artillery and even air strikes on border villages. For example, Armenia allegedly shot down 8 Azerbaijani combat drones in its airspace on just the evening of October 8.
Meanwhile, pro-Turkish sources reacted to the satellite images showing Turkish F-16 fighter jets at the Ganja airbase in Azerbaijan after the start of the war. According to them, Turkish warplanes were there to deter Armenia from attacks on “civilian populations and military installations within Azerbaijan”. Apparently it did not help as the Azerbaijani leadership regularly reports such attacks. Turkish special forces, military advisers, electronic warfare and psychological operations units, heavily supported by a large number of members of Syrian militant groups, appeared to be more effective. As it was expected slowly but steadily Azerbaijan is been taking an upper hand in the conflict.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan already started searching for ‘traitors’ among its forces and residents as more and more voices raise concerns regarding the actions of the government in the previous years that undermined Armenia’s regional positions and alliances and made it vulnerable to the Azerbaijani-Turkish attack.
In the comings weeks, Azerbaijani forces using help from Turkey with the advantage in air power, artillery and manpower, will develop their offensive in the southern part of the Nagorno-Karabakh region aiming to seize full control over the areas of Fuzuli, Hartut and nearby villages in order to besiege the city of Stepanakert from the southern direction. If this happens, the capital of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will be put in grave danger, including the increasing chances of a direct Azerbaijani attack on the city.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Azerbaijani Combat Drone Destroyed Armenian Radars, Military Vehicles & Poisitons (Videos)

Armenian forces have sustained more losses as a result of Azerbaijani drone strikes in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
@ @ @ @ @ Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared several videos showing some of the recent drone strikes @ @ @ @ @ strikes hit the following targets : Azerbaijani combat drones also destroyed an Armenian P-18 “ @ @ @ @ @ 36D6 “ Tin Shield ” radars .
The P-18 is a 2D VHF radar with @ @ @ @ @ km , while the 36D6 is a 3D E-band radar with a top range of @ @ @ @ @ were apparently carried out by Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones , which entered service with @ @ @ @ @ months ago only .
Despite sustaining heavy losses in Azerbaijani aerial attacks , Armenian forces @ @ @ @ @ positions in Nagorno-Karabakh with much success .
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Armenian forces have sustained more losses as a result of Azerbaijani drone strikes in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
On October 9, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared several videos showing some of the recent drone strikes on Armenian troops. The strikes hit the following targets:
4 fortified positions;
8 T-72 battle tanks;
5 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers;
1 Tos-1A thermobaric rocket launcher;
1 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer;
1 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle;
1 9K33 Osa short-range air-defense system.
Azerbaijani combat drones also destroyed an Armenian P-18 “Spoon Rest D” and 36D6 “Tin Shield” radars. The P-18 is a 2D VHF radar with a top range of 250 km, while the 36D6 is a 3D E-band radar with a top range of 350 km.
The strikes were apparently carried out by Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, which entered service with the Azerbaijani military a few months ago only.
Despite sustaining heavy losses in Azerbaijani aerial attacks, Armenian forces continue to hold onto their positions in Nagorno-Karabakh with much success.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Russia Reinforced Large Air-Defense Base In Western Syria (Satellite Images)

Russia has reinforced a large air-defense base in western Syria , where an S-400 long-range air-defense system was deployed a few years ago .
New satellite images released on October 9 revealed that the base , which is located near the town of Masyaf in Hama ’ s western countryside , had been reinforced with three Pantsir-S1 short-range air-defense systems .
Russian forces have been guarding its air base in Hmeimim and naval base in Tartus with Pantisr-S1 systems for a few years now .
The system proved to be effective against armed drones as well as small projectiles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ images also revealed that a 48Ya6-K1 Podlet K1 low-altitude radar was deployed in Masyaf base .
The 3D , S-Band , low-altitude radar has a range of 200 to 300 km .
A Syrian air-defense base hosting an S-300-PMU-2 is located right next to the Russian base .
The base is also protected by a Pantsir-S1 system .
Masyaf air-defense base cover the entire Syrian coast as well as large part of the country ’ s central and northwestern region .
The S-400 system deployed in the base can also reach targets flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , Russian began working to expand its military presence in Syria .
Reinforcing key facilities like the base in Masyaf is crucial for the security of Russian troops in the country .
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Russia has reinforced a large air-defense base in western Syria, where an S-400 long-range air-defense system was deployed a few years ago.
New satellite images released on October 9 revealed that the base, which is located near the town of Masyaf in Hama’s western countryside, had been reinforced with three Pantsir-S1 short-range air-defense systems.
Russia has placed now a total of three Pantsir-S to protect its S-400 mountain site in Syria.
In the same compound the Syrian S-300PM2 with another Pantsir-S pic.twitter.com/mROo27EbLG — Tajo Takoya (@TajoTakoya) October 9, 2020
Russian forces have been guarding its air base in Hmeimim and naval base in Tartus with Pantisr-S1 systems for a few years now. The system proved to be effective against armed drones as well as small projectiles, like Grad rockets.
The new satellite images also revealed that a 48Ya6-K1 Podlet K1 low-altitude radar was deployed in Masyaf base. The 3D, S-Band, low-altitude radar has a range of 200 to 300 km.
A Syrian air-defense base hosting an S-300-PMU-2 is located right next to the Russian base. The base is also protected by a Pantsir-S1 system.
Masyaf air-defense base cover the entire Syrian coast as well as large part of the country’s central and northwestern region. The S-400 system deployed in the base can also reach targets flying over Lebanon’s airspace.
Earlier this year, Russian began working to expand its military presence in Syria. Reinforcing key facilities like the base in Masyaf is crucial for the security of Russian troops in the country.
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southfront--2020-10-09--ISIS Attacked U.S. Base In Iraq Amid Threats From Washington To Baghdad (Photos)

The U.S. had informed Iraq that it will strike more than 80 sites linked to Iranian-backed groups , if the attacks on the Green Zone continue , the London-based Middle East Eye reported on October 8 , citing Iraqi sources familiar with the matter .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared the targets list with Iraqi President Barham Salih during a phone call on 20 September .
According to the Middle East Eye , Washington is planning to close its embassy in Baghdad and attack the targets if the Iraqi government fail to stop the repeated attacks on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. include headquarters and shelters used by Hadi al-Amiri and Qais Khazali , the leaders of the Badr Organisation and Asaib Ahl al-Haq , and positions of Kata ’ ib Hezbollah .
In response to the U.S. threats , Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi asked Iran to approve a “ 40-day truth , ” during which its allies in Iraq will stop attacks on U.S. forces .
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein carried the request to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani .
The information revealed by the Middle East Eye are in line with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published on September 28 .
While Washington is holding Iraqi-backed Shiite group responsible for the attacks on its troops and diplomatic mission in Iraq , other sides may be behind some of the recent attacks .
ISIS terrorists shelled on September 30 a U.S. military base in Haditha Dam , west of the central city of al-Ramadi .
The group ’ s news agency shared footage of the attack on October 8 .
The U.S. threats are not only harming Iraq ’ s stability but also encouraging ISIS to step up its attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any crisis between Washington and Baghdad and attempt to rise again .
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The U.S. had informed Iraq that it will strike more than 80 sites linked to Iranian-backed groups, if the attacks on the Green Zone continue, the London-based Middle East Eye reported on October 8, citing Iraqi sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared the targets list with Iraqi President Barham Salih during a phone call on 20 September.
According to the Middle East Eye, Washington is planning to close its embassy in Baghdad and attack the targets if the Iraqi government fail to stop the repeated attacks on the Green Zone.
The targets set by the U.S. include headquarters and shelters used by Hadi al-Amiri and Qais Khazali, the leaders of the Badr Organisation and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, and positions of Kata’ib Hezbollah.
“The Americans’ message was clear. If you don’t react, we will,” a prominent Shia politician told the Middle East Eye.
In response to the U.S. threats, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi asked Iran to approve a “40-day truth,” during which its allies in Iraq will stop attacks on U.S. forces. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein carried the request to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
The information revealed by the Middle East Eye are in line with a report of the Washington Post that was published on September 28.
While Washington is holding Iraqi-backed Shiite group responsible for the attacks on its troops and diplomatic mission in Iraq, other sides may be behind some of the recent attacks.
ISIS terrorists shelled on September 30 a U.S. military base in Haditha Dam, west of the central city of al-Ramadi. The group’s news agency shared footage of the attack on October 8.
The U.S. threats are not only harming Iraq’s stability but also encouraging ISIS to step up its attacks. The terrorist group will take advantage of any crisis between Washington and Baghdad and attempt to rise again.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Turkey Claims Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Efforts Will Fail Without Armenian Withdrawal

Efforts by Russian , France and the U.S. to end the ongoing battle in Nagorno-Karabakh will fail if Armenia does not withdraw from the disputed region , Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on October 9 .
Azerbaijan launched its largest ever attack on Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27 .
Hundreds from both sides have been killed , thus far .
“ If they ’ re calling only for a ceasefire , if they ’ re working only towards a ceasefire , it will be nothing more than a repeat of what went on for the last 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kalin as saying in an interview on al-Jazeera “ It is almost certain to fail if it doesn ’ t also involve a detailed plan to end the occupation.
” Kalin made his remarks when Russian , Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers , Sergey Lavrov , Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan , were meeting in Moscow to discuss the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Turkey appears to be confident that the talks in Moscow will be a failure .
In a statement , Defense Minister , Hulusi Akar said Azerbaijan ’ s attack in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its forces from the region .
“ Until the occupation is over , until the terrorists and mercenaries are taken out of there , nobody should expect our Azeri brothers to stop , ” Akar said in the statement .
Turkey is actively supporting Azerbaijani operations in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Ankara deployed over 1,000 Syrian militants on the region ’ s frontlines .
Furthermore , at least two Turkish F-16 fighter jets were deployed in Azerbaijan .
Kalin and Akar ’ s statements indicate that Azerbaijan is still not willing to compromise .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anytime soon .
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Efforts by Russian, France and the U.S. to end the ongoing battle in Nagorno-Karabakh will fail if Armenia does not withdraw from the disputed region, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on October 9.
Azerbaijan launched its largest ever attack on Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27. Hundreds from both sides have been killed, thus far.
“If they’re calling only for a ceasefire, if they’re working only towards a ceasefire, it will be nothing more than a repeat of what went on for the last 30 years or so,” Reuters quoted Kalin as saying in an interview on al-Jazeera “It is almost certain to fail if it doesn’t also involve a detailed plan to end the occupation.”
Kalin made his remarks when Russian, Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers, Sergey Lavrov, Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, were meeting in Moscow to discuss the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkey appears to be confident that the talks in Moscow will be a failure. In a statement, Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar said Azerbaijan’s attack in Nagorno-Karabakh will not stop until Armenia withdrew its forces from the region.
“Until the occupation is over, until the terrorists and mercenaries are taken out of there, nobody should expect our Azeri brothers to stop,” Akar said in the statement.
Turkey is actively supporting Azerbaijani operations in Nagorno-Karabakh. Ankara deployed over 1,000 Syrian militants on the region’s frontlines. Furthermore, at least two Turkish F-16 fighter jets were deployed in Azerbaijan.
Kalin and Akar’s statements indicate that Azerbaijan is still not willing to compromise. The battle in Nagorno-Karabakh will not likely end anytime soon.
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southfront--2020-10-09--Armenian President Says Turkey’s Erdogan Creating “Another Syria In The Caucasus”

“ We need more effort to stop this , ” Presdient Sarkissian said .
“ And the focus of the efforts should be Turkey .
The moment Turkey is taken out of the equation , we will be closer to a ceasefire and returning to the negotiation table.
” “ What is a Nato member state doing in Azerbaijan helping to fight Nagorno-Karabakh ?
Explain to me , ” he questioned .
“ That completely redefines the role of Nato.
” Turkish President Erodgan has been vocal in supporting Azerbaijan as Turkey ’ s “ brother country ” since hostilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since taken hundreds of lives on both sides , military and civilian .
But it ’ s also widely believed Turkey is sending limited airpower in the form of F-16 jets and drones , for use against the Armenian military .
There ’ s also the issue of Turkey transferring hundreds of Syrian militants from Islamist factions who had previously been warring against Assad , which has been covered widely in Western press , such as in , since the start of the latest fighting .
Sarkissian addressed this hugely controversial issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the fighting stops , will the [ militants ] stay , ” asked Mr Sarkissian .
“ It is a threat not only to Armenia but the whole Caucasus , and it is a threat to Russia .
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they can have a dramatic impact on the countries of Central Asia and dramatic impact on the north of Iran.
” As for the still disputed Turkish F-16 question , Armenia last week accused Turkey of shooting down an Armenian jet over its airspace , something both Ankara and Azerbaijan vehemently denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ par of Turkish F-16 jets parked at an airbase in Baku , after which Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was forced to admit the presence .
He merely claimed they were there for routine “ training ” exercises and not to engage in any hostilities .
Interestingly , Syria ’ s President Bashar Assad weighed in on the issue of Turkish intervention in Nagorno-Karabakh , saying Erdogan was supporting terrorists from Libya to Syria to the Caucuses .
Assad blamed Turkish intervention for heightening the conflict in a series of statements this week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews : Given that Russia and Turkey find themselves on opposite sides of the Caucuses conflict , paralleling the wars in Syria and Libya , the potential for this to explode into a broader regional war remains significant .

“We need more effort to stop this,” Presdient Sarkissian said. “And the focus of the efforts should be Turkey. The moment Turkey is taken out of the equation, we will be closer to a ceasefire and returning to the negotiation table.”
“What is a Nato member state doing in Azerbaijan helping to fight Nagorno-Karabakh? Explain to me,” he questioned. “That completely redefines the role of Nato.”
Turkish President Erodgan has been vocal in supporting Azerbaijan as Turkey’s “brother country” since hostilities started late last month, and which has since taken hundreds of lives on both sides, military and civilian. But it’s also widely believed Turkey is sending limited airpower in the form of F-16 jets and drones, for use against the Armenian military.
There’s also the issue of Turkey transferring hundreds of Syrian militants from Islamist factions who had previously been warring against Assad, which has been covered widely in Western press, such as in The Guardian, since the start of the latest fighting.
Azerbaijani forces destroy 10 more Armenian tanks https://t.co/XgD6uWL0Fd pic.twitter.com/cHu9Etszcj — ANADOLU AGENCY (ENG) (@anadoluagency) October 8, 2020
Sarkissian addressed this hugely controversial issue in the interview with FT:
“When the fighting stops, will the [militants] stay,” asked Mr Sarkissian. “It is a threat not only to Armenia but the whole Caucasus, and it is a threat to Russia . . . they can have a dramatic impact on the countries of Central Asia and dramatic impact on the north of Iran.”
As for the still disputed Turkish F-16 question, Armenia last week accused Turkey of shooting down an Armenian jet over its airspace, something both Ankara and Azerbaijan vehemently denied.
Satellite images confirm Turkish F-16 fighters secretly deployed to Azerbaijan:https://t.co/nuVuE2MP4P — The War Zone (@thewarzonewire) October 8, 2020
However, satellite imagery showed a par of Turkish F-16 jets parked at an airbase in Baku, after which Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was forced to admit the presence. He merely claimed they were there for routine “training” exercises and not to engage in any hostilities.
Interestingly, Syria’s President Bashar Assad weighed in on the issue of Turkish intervention in Nagorno-Karabakh, saying Erdogan was supporting terrorists from Libya to Syria to the Caucuses.
Assad blamed Turkish intervention for heightening the conflict in a series of statements this week, some of which were featured in televised interviews:
Given that Russia and Turkey find themselves on opposite sides of the Caucuses conflict, paralleling the wars in Syria and Libya, the potential for this to explode into a broader regional war remains significant.


southfront--2020-10-09--Azerbaijan Is Restoring Captured Armenian Military Vehicles (Video)

The Azerbaijani Armed Forces are restoring military vehicles recently captured from Armenian Forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
@ @ @ @ @ Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared a video showing the restoration of two T-72 battle @ @ @ @ @ fighting vehicle .
The restored military vehicles will be used in the ongoing attack on @ @ @ @ @ the last few days , Azerbaijani troops seized many military vehicles in Nagorno-Karabakh , including @ @ @ @ @ Most of the vehicles and equipment captured by Azerbaijani troops were damaged .
Some of @ @ @ @ @ by Azerbaijani combat drones .
Armenian forces have sustained some serious material losses since the @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27 .
Azerbaijan claims that its forces have so far damaged or @ @ @ @ @ vehicles .
Despite sustaining serious losses , Armenian forces are still repelling Azerbaijani ground attacks @ @ @ @ @ two days saw no real Azerbaijani advance .
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The Azerbaijani Armed Forces are restoring military vehicles recently captured from Armenian Forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
On October 9, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared a video showing the restoration of two T-72 battle tanks and a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle. The restored military vehicles will be used in the ongoing attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, apparently.
In the last few days, Azerbaijani troops seized many military vehicles in Nagorno-Karabakh, including about ten battle tanks.
Most of the vehicles and equipment captured by Azerbaijani troops were damaged. Some of the vehicles were even targeted by Azerbaijani combat drones.
Armenian forces have sustained some serious material losses since the outbreak of the battle in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27. Azerbaijan claims that its forces have so far damaged or destroyed more than 500 military vehicles.
Despite sustaining serious losses, Armenian forces are still repelling Azerbaijani ground attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh. The last two days saw no real Azerbaijani advance.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Military Situation In Syria On October 10 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • An explosive device @ @ @ @ @ of Ras Al-Ain .
No casualties were reported ; • Clashes between HTS and Hurras @ @ @ @ @ village of Tel Ada , west of Aleppo ; • SAA artillery shelled Turkish-backed forces @ @ @ @ @ Kansafra , Safuhin and Kafr Uwaid ; • US extended sanctions order against Turkey over @ @ @ @ @ between the SNA and the SDF were reported on frontlines of Daghlbash , west of @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
An explosive device detonated in the city market of Ras Al-Ain. No casualties were reported;
Clashes between HTS and Hurras al-Din took place in the village of Tel Ada, west of Aleppo;
SAA artillery shelled Turkish-backed forces positions in the villages of Kansafra, Safuhin and Kafr Uwaid;
US extended sanctions order against Turkey over Syrian intervention;
Clashes between the SNA and the SDF were reported on frontlines of Daghlbash, west of Al-Bab city.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Azerbaijan, Armenia Claimed Ceasefire Violations Few Minutes After Its Declaration

A few minutes into the humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh , Azerbaijan and Armenian began accusing each other of violations .
The ceasefire was announced on October 10 morning from the Russian capital , Moscow , where Azerbaijani-Armenian talks are taking place .
The ceasefire began at 12:00 PM local time .
Shushan Stepanyan , Press Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia , said Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire at 12:05 .
Azerbaijani forces allegedly launched a ground attack at an area known as Karakhambeyli .
The city of Hadrut was also shelled .
From its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan said Armenian forces had attacked and shelled the Aghdara-Tartar and Fizuli-Jabrail frontlines after 12:00 .
Stepanyan denied the Azerbaijani claims , saying that Armenian forces didn ’ t not shell any areas controlled by the other side .
The humanitarian ceasefire is without a doubt a positive first step to end the battle in Nagorno-Karabakh .
However , the situation appears to be fragile .
Azerbaijani forces may launch new ground attacks in the region within a few days , if not hours .
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A few minutes into the humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan and Armenian began accusing each other of violations.
The ceasefire was announced on October 10 morning from the Russian capital, Moscow, where Azerbaijani-Armenian talks are taking place. The ceasefire began at 12:00 PM local time.
Shushan Stepanyan, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia, said Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire at 12:05. Azerbaijani forces allegedly launched a ground attack at an area known as Karakhambeyli. The city of Hadrut was also shelled.
“Units of the Artsakh Defense Army take appropriate measures to halt the enemy attack,” the Press Secretary said.
From its side, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan said Armenian forces had attacked and shelled the Aghdara-Tartar and Fizuli-Jabrail frontlines after 12:00.
Stepanyan denied the Azerbaijani claims, saying that Armenian forces didn’t not shell any areas controlled by the other side.
The humanitarian ceasefire is without a doubt a positive first step to end the battle in Nagorno-Karabakh. However, the situation appears to be fragile. Azerbaijani forces may launch new ground attacks in the region within a few days, if not hours.
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southfront--2020-10-10--HTS Security Forces Clash With Suspected ISIS Cell In Northern Idlib. Casualties Reported (Video, Ph

HTS Security Forces Clash With Suspected ISIS Cell In Northern Idlib. Casualties Reported (Video, Photos)

Heavy clashes are reportedly taking place between Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) security forces and a suspected ISIS cell in the town of Tal Adeh in northern Idlib .
The clashes broke out on October 10 morning , when a large security force of the al-Qaeda-affiliated group stormed Tal Adeh to arrest wanted gunmen .
The gunmen resisted , that ’ s why HTS militants were forced to use heavy fire power .
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , one of the gunmen blew himself up to avoid being captured by HTS .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained casualties .
HTS ’ security forces have been very active against ISIS cells in Greater Idlib .
These cells are seen as a serious threat to the group ’ s influence in the region .
On September 26 , HTS ’ General Security announced that it had eliminated Iraqi ISIS leader Youssef Noman Abd Naif al-Jubori along with his guard Sami Jasim Mohamad Abdullah al-Jubori .
By chasing ISIS terrorists in Greater Idlib , HTS is not only attempting to assert its dominance over the region but also to appease the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ties with al-Qaeda , is laughably trying to present itself as a “ counter-terrorism ” force .
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Heavy clashes are reportedly taking place between Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) security forces and a suspected ISIS cell in the town of Tal Adeh in northern Idlib.
The clashes broke out on October 10 morning, when a large security force of the al-Qaeda-affiliated group stormed Tal Adeh to arrest wanted gunmen. The gunmen resisted, that’s why HTS militants were forced to use heavy fire power.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, one of the gunmen blew himself up to avoid being captured by HTS. The London-based monitoring group said both sides had sustained casualties.
HTS’ security forces have been very active against ISIS cells in Greater Idlib. These cells are seen as a serious threat to the group’s influence in the region.
On September 26, HTS’ General Security announced that it had eliminated Iraqi ISIS leader Youssef Noman Abd Naif al-Jubori along with his guard Sami Jasim Mohamad Abdullah al-Jubori.
By chasing ISIS terrorists in Greater Idlib, HTS is not only attempting to assert its dominance over the region but also to appease the West. The group, that maintains close ties with al-Qaeda, is laughably trying to present itself as a “counter-terrorism” force.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Ilham Aliyev Says First Part Of Military Operation In Karabakh Is Completed

In an interview with Russian RBC TV channel , Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the first phase of the military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region is completed and the prospects of peace depend on the readiness of Armenia to accept the fact that these territories do not belong to it .
“ The military unit , or its first part , has come to an end .
Now we have reached a political settlement that will ensure that we reach the end and get what rightfully belongs to us , ” Aliyev said .
For a peaceful solution to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit down at the negotiating table with the support of the OSCE Minsk Group .
The Azerbaijani side is allegedly ready to do this “ tomorrow ” .
The president emphasized that the main factor in the strength of the ceasefire regime will be that Armenia must come to terms with the fact that these territories belong to Azerbaijan .
Meanwhile , clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces have been still ongoing in the Nagorno-Karabakh region .
The implementaiton of the agreed humanitarian ceasefire is in question .
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In an interview with Russian RBC TV channel, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the first phase of the military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region is completed and the prospects of peace depend on the readiness of Armenia to accept the fact that these territories do not belong to it.
“The military unit, or its first part, has come to an end. Now we have reached a political settlement that will ensure that we reach the end and get what rightfully belongs to us,” Aliyev said.
For a peaceful solution to the conflict, Azerbaijan and Armenia will sit down at the negotiating table with the support of the OSCE Minsk Group. The Azerbaijani side is allegedly ready to do this “tomorrow”.
The president emphasized that the main factor in the strength of the ceasefire regime will be that Armenia must come to terms with the fact that these territories belong to Azerbaijan.
Meanwhile, clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces have been still ongoing in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The implementaiton of the agreed humanitarian ceasefire is in question.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Azerbaijani Sources Claim Destruction Of Two More Armenian S-300 Systems In Karabakh

As a humanitarian ceasefire enters force between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region , Azerbaijani sources continue releasing videos of artillery and aerial strikes on Armenian targets .
The videos include the moments of the alleged destruction of 35D6 ( ST-68U ) radars and alleged S-300 missile launcher of the Armenian military with Israeli IAI Harop loitering munitions .
The first incident took place near the village of Khojaly the Khojaly District , while another one near the village of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh District of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ( Republic of Artsakh ) .
The 35D6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system ( NATO reported name Tin Shield ) .
The range of the radar ’ s prime functions includes the detection of low-flying targets protected with active/passive jamming screens , and also the performance of air traffic control .
It can be operated as a separate installation as well as a part of the S-300 air-defense system .
Using this fact , Azerbaijani sources claimed that two S-300 systems of the Armenian military were destroyed in the area .
Meanwhile , the Azerbaijani side also released a video of the alleged destruction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the strike is unclear , but it may have taken place near Qubadli : Nonetheless , it remains unclear for what purposes Armenian forces may have deployed long-range air defense systems such close to the frontline .
Also , no reports about the deployment of such systems are available .
On the other hand , it is likely that the Armenian side may have been trying to use these radars in the combat zone in order to detect and deter Azerbaijani-operated ( and Turkish-operated ) drones .
In any case , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenian forces in the Karabakh region and near it .
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As a humanitarian ceasefire enters force between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Azerbaijani sources continue releasing videos of artillery and aerial strikes on Armenian targets.
The videos include the moments of the alleged destruction of 35D6 (ST-68U) radars and alleged S-300 missile launcher of the Armenian military with Israeli IAI Harop loitering munitions. The first incident took place near the village of Khojaly the Khojaly District, while another one near the village of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh District of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh).
The 35D6 is the vehicle-carried three-dimensional air surveillance radar system (NATO reported name Tin Shield). The range of the radar’s prime functions includes the detection of low-flying targets protected with active/passive jamming screens, and also the performance of air traffic control.
It can be operated as a separate installation as well as a part of the S-300 air-defense system. Using this fact, Azerbaijani sources claimed that two S-300 systems of the Armenian military were destroyed in the area.
The strike near Khojaly:
The strike near Qubadli:
Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani side also released a video of the alleged destruction of the S-300 missile launcher. The location of the strike is unclear, but it may have taken place near Qubadli:
Nonetheless, it remains unclear for what purposes Armenian forces may have deployed long-range air defense systems such close to the frontline. Also, no reports about the deployment of such systems are available. On the other hand, it is likely that the Armenian side may have been trying to use these radars in the combat zone in order to detect and deter Azerbaijani-operated (and Turkish-operated) drones.
In any case, such strikes demonstrate the low air-defense capabilities of Armenian forces in the Karabakh region and near it.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Yelp Is Now Placing “Business Accused Of Racist Behavior” Alerts On Company Pages

Continuing with its business model expansion , “ review ” website Yelp – which in the past has been accused of making business owners pay to get negative reviews taken off the site – is now also getting into the business of social justice .
The two just go so well together !
Yelp said in a blog post on Thursday that it now going to be appending a “ Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert ” to any businesses page where they have been accused of racism .
“ Yelp ’ s User Operations team already places alerts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uptick in reviews that are based on what someone may have seen in the news or on social media , rather than on a first-hand experience with the business , ” the blog says .
It continues : “ Now , when a business gains public attention for reports of racist conduct , such as using racist language or symbols , Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert on their Yelp page to inform users , along with a link to a news article where they can learn more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ll be citing the news when they singlehandedly devastate someone ’ s business .
Good thing the mainstream media always has the story right .
The site notes that 2020 has already seen a major uptick in these types of complaints : “ So far in 2020 , we ’ ve seen a 133 % increase in the number of media-fueled incidences on Yelp compared to the same time last year .
Between May 26 and September 30 , we placed more than 450 alerts on business pages that were either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , racist behavior related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
” We wonder if any of this increase in ‘ complaints ’ were black owned businesses that were ‘ already looted ’ ?
Yelp also openly admitted that the new feature is being implemented to appease the Black Lives Matter movement : “ The new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert is an extension of our Public Attention Alert that we introduced in response to a rise in social activism surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.
” This news comes after the blog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiatives to help users find and support Black-owned businesses ” over the summer .
We think Donald Trump Jr. said it best Friday morning :

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Continuing with its extortion effort of businesses its business model expansion, “review” website Yelp – which in the past has been accused of making business owners pay to get negative reviews taken off the site – is now also getting into the business of social justice. The two just go so well together!
Yelp said in a blog post on Thursday that it now going to be appending a “Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert” to any businesses page where they have been accused of racism.
“Yelp’s User Operations team already places alerts on business pages when we notice an unusual uptick in reviews that are based on what someone may have seen in the news or on social media, rather than on a first-hand experience with the business,” the blog says.
It continues: “Now, when a business gains public attention for reports of racist conduct, such as using racist language or symbols, Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert on their Yelp page to inform users, along with a link to a news article where they can learn more about the incident.”
So at least they’ll be citing the news when they singlehandedly devastate someone’s business. Good thing the mainstream media always has the story right.
The site notes that 2020 has already seen a major uptick in these types of complaints: “So far in 2020, we’ve seen a 133% increase in the number of media-fueled incidences on Yelp compared to the same time last year. Between May 26 and September 30, we placed more than 450 alerts on business pages that were either accused of, or the target of, racist behavior related to the Black Lives Matter movement.”
We wonder if any of this increase in ‘complaints’ were black owned businesses that were ‘already looted’?
The bullshit never ends.
What are the odds that this isn’t insanely abused? https://t.co/lqgwxdKynt — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 9, 2020
Yelp also openly admitted that the new feature is being implemented to appease the Black Lives Matter movement: “The new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert is an extension of our Public Attention Alert that we introduced in response to a rise in social activism surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.”
This news comes after the blog already “rolled out a number of initiatives to help users find and support Black-owned businesses” over the summer.
We think Donald Trump Jr. said it best Friday morning:
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Click to see the full-size image The OTR-21 Tochka is a Soviet tactical ballistic missile .
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southfront--2020-10-10--Humanitarian Ceasefire Declared In Nagorno-Karabakh

Following negotiations in Moscow , Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a ceasefire starting on October 10 , midday local time , for humanitarian purposes : for the exchange of prisoners , as well as the bodies of the dead .
The first diplomatic contact between Armenian and Azerbaijani officials took place in Moscow on October 9 .
The negotiations between Armenia ’ s Foreign Minister , Zohrab Mnatsakanyan , and his Azeri counterpart , Jeyhun Bayramov , were mediated by Russia ’ s Foreign Minister , Sergei Lavrov .
Armenia said it was open to a ceasefire , while Azerbaijan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a conditional on the Armenian forces ’ withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh .
After more than 10 hours of negotiations , the two sides signed a ceasefire agreement : “ A ceasefire is declared from 12:00 on October 10 , 2020 for humanitarian purposes for the exchange of prisoners of war and other detained persons and the bodies of the dead , mediated and in accordance with the criteria of the International Committee of the Red Cross , ” Russia ’ s Foreign Minister , Sergei Lavrov , stated .
Concrete parameters of the ceasefire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Russia ’ s Foreign Minister , Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to begin substantive negotiations of a peaceful settlement of a military conflict over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh that erupted on September 27 .
The talks will be mediated by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ’ s ( OSCE ) Minsk Group of international negotiators .
The signing of ceasefire agreement is an important step towards the lasting solution to the territorial dispute .
However , a political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is unlikely to be reached in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receives large political and military support from Turkey , announced new captured territories North of Jebrayil , at a time when negotiations continued in Moscow .
Recent military successes as well as great Turkish support make today ’ s ceasefire unfavorable for Baku .
The pause will likely be used for troops redeployment and reinforcement of the military equipment supply .

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Following negotiations in Moscow, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a ceasefire starting on October 10, midday local time, for humanitarian purposes: for the exchange of prisoners, as well as the bodies of the dead.
The first diplomatic contact between Armenian and Azerbaijani officials took place in Moscow on October 9.
The negotiations between Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, and his Azeri counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, were mediated by Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. Armenia said it was open to a ceasefire, while Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, has made a conditional on the Armenian forces’ withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh.
After more than 10 hours of negotiations, the two sides signed a ceasefire agreement:
“A ceasefire is declared from 12:00 on October 10, 2020 for humanitarian purposes for the exchange of prisoners of war and other detained persons and the bodies of the dead, mediated and in accordance with the criteria of the International Committee of the Red Cross,” Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, stated.
Concrete parameters of the ceasefire have not been provided yet.
According to Russia’s Foreign Minister, Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to begin substantive negotiations of a peaceful settlement of a military conflict over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh that erupted on September 27. The talks will be mediated by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) Minsk Group of international negotiators.
The signing of ceasefire agreement is an important step towards the lasting solution to the territorial dispute. However, a political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is unlikely to be reached in the near future. Azerbaijan, which receives large political and military support from Turkey, announced new captured territories North of Jebrayil, at a time when negotiations continued in Moscow. Recent military successes as well as great Turkish support make today’s ceasefire unfavorable for Baku. The pause will likely be used for troops redeployment and reinforcement of the military equipment supply.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Security Forces Rearrested Kyrgyzstan’s Ex-President Released By Protesters

Kyrgyzstan ’ s State Committee for National Security said on October 10 that former President Almazbek Atambayev , who was freed from prison by supporters earlier this week , has been rearrested by security forces .
Kyrgyzstan is an independent state ( a former Soviet republic ) in the Central Asia .
It borders with Kazakhstan to the north , Uzbekistan to the west and southwest , Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east .
The country ’ s capital and largest city is Bishkek .
The statement said that Atambayev , his aides Farid Niyazov , Damir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested on charges of organizing the ongoing anti-government demonstrations .
Security forces reportedly raided Atambayev ’ s house in the village of Koy-Tas , outside the capital Bishkek .
A day earlier , on October 9 , the country ’ s acting President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the country over mass protests that started following the October 4 parliamentary elections .
The President instructed to create a commandant ’ s office and gave it the authority to impose a curfew , a ban on mass events and the establishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decree , the president also outlined the measures that the commandant ’ s office can introduce in Bishkek .
Among them , he included : • introduction of a special regime of entry and exit ; • prohibition of individual citizens to leave their place of residence ; • a ban on holding mass events , as well as meetings and rallies ; • the introduction of control over the media if they aggravate the situation on the territory of the state of emergency ; • introduction of special rules for using communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forces of Kyrgyzstan was instructed to introduce military formations with military equipment “ to organize checkpoints , suppress armed clashes , ensure the protection of law and order and protect the civilian population.
” Troops already were deployed in the capital and its countryside .
The crisis in Kyrgyzstan , triggered by social economic issues , has been developing amid an increasing standoff for power between the so-called “ southern ” and “ northern ” clans of the elites .
MORE ABOUT HERE Local experts war that if the situation develops under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may try to exploit it in order to destabilize the situation and further .
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Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security said on October 10 that former President Almazbek Atambayev, who was freed from prison by supporters earlier this week, has been rearrested by security forces.
Kyrgyzstan is an independent state (a former Soviet republic) in the Central Asia. It borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. The country’s capital and largest city is Bishkek.
The statement said that Atambayev, his aides Farid Niyazov, Damir Musakeyev, and bodyguard Kanat Sagynbaev were arrested on charges of organizing the ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
Security forces reportedly raided Atambayev’s house in the village of Koy-Tas, outside the capital Bishkek.
A day earlier, on October 9, the country’s acting President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the country over mass protests that started following the October 4 parliamentary elections. The President instructed to create a commandant’s office and gave it the authority to impose a curfew, a ban on mass events and the establishment of special communication rules.
In his decree, the president also outlined the measures that the commandant’s office can introduce in Bishkek. Among them, he included:
introduction of a curfew;
introduction of a special regime of entry and exit;
prohibition of individual citizens to leave their place of residence;
a ban on holding mass events, as well as meetings and rallies;
expulsion of violators of public order, including foreign citizens;
the introduction of control over the media if they aggravate the situation on the territory of the state of emergency;
introduction of special rules for using communications;
restriction of traffic.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan was instructed to introduce military formations with military equipment “to organize checkpoints, suppress armed clashes, ensure the protection of law and order and protect the civilian population.” Troops already were deployed in the capital and its countryside.
The crisis in Kyrgyzstan, triggered by social economic issues, has been developing amid an increasing standoff for power between the so-called “southern” and “northern” clans of the elites. MORE ABOUT HERE Local experts war that if the situation develops under the negative scenario, regional radical armed groups may try to exploit it in order to destabilize the situation and further.
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southfront--2020-10-10--Azerbaijani Drones Destroyed More Armenian Air-Defense Systems, Military Vehicles (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 of recent drone strikes .
The strikes , which were @ @ @ @ @ state of the humanitarian ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh , hit the following targets : Azerbaijani combat @ @ @ @ @ a 1S32 “ Pat Hand ” radar and three 9K33 Osa short-range air-defense systems .
@ @ @ @ @ control and guidance radar of the 2K11 Krug medium-range air-defense system .
The radar , @ @ @ @ @ has a range of 128 km .
Several 2K11 systems are still in service with @ @ @ @ @ intensified its attacks on the Armenian air-defense network in the last few days .
Azerbaijani @ @ @ @ @ showing attacks with loitering munitions on Armenian S-300 long-range air-defense systems .
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Azerbaijani combat drones continue to inflict heavy losses on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
On October 10, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared videos of recent drone strikes. The strikes, which were likely carried out before the state of the humanitarian ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, hit the following targets:
3 fortified post;
1 ammunition depot;
4 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer;
6 T-72 battle tanks;
10 D-30 howitzers;
3 military tucks;
3 MT-LB armored vehicles;
2 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers.
Azerbaijani combat drones also targeted and destroyed a 1S32 “Pat Hand” radar and three 9K33 Osa short-range air-defense systems.
The 1S32 is the fire control and guidance radar of the 2K11 Krug medium-range air-defense system. The radar, which operates at H-band, has a range of 128 km. Several 2K11 systems are still in service with the Armenian military.
Azerbaijan intensified its attacks on the Armenian air-defense network in the last few days. Azerbaijani sources shared earlier today videos showing attacks with loitering munitions on Armenian S-300 long-range air-defense systems.
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