After successful operations of the FAC of the Russian Federation on the territory of Syria terrorists have dramatically dropped revenues from the sale of oil. As told the Deputy Director of Department of new challenges and threats of the Russian foreign Ministry Dmitry Feoktistov, the profit of militants has decreased almost two times – up to $ 450 million per year. “The terrorists are forced to actively seek new sources of income, which in turn requires additional efforts by the international community for the elimination of all financing of terrorism”, – quotes words of the diplomat “Interfax”. It is worth noting that since the beginning of the counterterrorist operation against the banned in Russia grouping “Islamic state” Russian aircraft destroyed more than 200 complexes in the production of petroleum, and three thousand trucks.
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The militants resumed their offensive in Palmyra
The militants resumed their offensive in Palmyra Attack of the terrorists of ISIS comes from several sides towards the Eastern outskirts of Palmyra. MOSCOW, 11 Dec — RIA Novosti. Syrian government forces continued Sunday battles with the terrorists of the “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia) in the town of Palmyra, reports the state Agency SANA. See alsoSyrian troops repelled the is attack on Palmyra Another terrorist attack on released in March of this year the city started on Saturday. It was reported that terrorists were able to throw strikes by the Syrian air force and videoconferencing. According to the Agency, the military reflect the attack of terrorists near the city. The attack comes from several sides in the direction of the Eastern suburbs. Among the targets of militants industrial district and the hill Amir, said the Agency. The Agency added that the air force strikes at terrorists from the
The aggravation of relations with Russia in the United States called a major threat to 2017
Specialists American Center for preventive action at the Council on international Affairs published a report called “the Most serious threats that require attention in 2017”, where the main point is the worsening of relations with Russia, reports TASS. The first item in the list of conflicts, the avoidance of which is the priority task was “intentional or unintentional confrontation between Russia and countries – members of NATO, caused by the assertive policy of Russia in Eastern Europe,” the report said. Following Russia with the top list of “hot spots” experts have placed the crisis in North Korea, violence in Afghanistan, the conflict between Turks and Kurds, the situation in Syria and cyber-attacks on infrastructure of the United States. Photo: Eve Edelheit ZUMAPRESS / globallookpress
In Cairo in the explosion at a Coptic Church killed 20 people
In Cairo in the explosion at a Coptic Church killed 20 people Another 25 people were injured. Moscow. 11 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — the death toll in an explosion near the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo has risen to 20 people, state television reported Egypt. Another 25 people were injured. Earlier it was reported five deaths and ten wounded. The area of the incident cordoned off. Footage from the scene of the explosion in the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo
The crew of the “Star” was detained at the airport of Chisinau
Film crew of TV channel “Zvezda” was detained at the airport of Chisinau on the path of the unrecognized Transnistrian Republic in Moscow. Correspondent Konstantin khudoleev and operator Vyacheslav Malutin covered presidential elections and the victory of the candidate of Vadim Krasnoselsky. To get from Transnistria to Russia was only possible through the airport in the capital of Moldova. However, there is the local law enforcement authorities without explanation gave the journalists a thorough inspection – and this despite the fact that the Moldovan foreign Ministry issued them a work permit on the territory of the Republic. “The problems we have started on passport control, where girls Pogranichniy saw our passports. Apparently, some kind of signal they have passed through the system. We were taken into a special room for inspection. Inspect at a time. Vyacheslav spent about half an hour. Where the border guards were interested in the
Victims of the Church collapse in Nigeria have become 160 people
Victims of the Church collapse in Nigeria have become 160 people In the South of Nigeria collapsed Church roof, killing at least 160 people. On Sunday, December 11, reports Associated Press. The incident occurred in the Protestant Church in the city of Uyo (Akwa Ibom state). According to the Agency, the morgue, local hospitals overflowed. BBC News reports that the building was not fully completed. According to local residents, workers hurry to finish the ordination of a Bishop is set for Saturday, December 10 (Sunday GMT). It was during the ceremony and collapsed the roof. Among the survivors of the parishioners — the Governor of the state of Emmanuel Udom (Udom Emmanuel). He promised to investigate and punish violation of safety standards. Data on the number of dead vary: BBC News reports about 60, and a local TV channel APC News reports that victims of at least 200. In April
You need to go to court – the chief editor of “R-Sport” about moving the world Cup of bobsleigh and skeleton of Russia
Politicized and have no relation to sports said the decision of the International Federation of bobsleigh and skeleton to move the championship from Sochi chief editor of “R-Sport” Vasily Konov. So the expert commented on the situation of the site. In his opinion, no claims for the preparation of the world championship in Sochi , the Federation was not before. “The sledge-bobsleigh track in Sochi is one of the best in the world – was ready for the Olympic games, respectively, but I also no it could not be from the International Federation. Talk about the fact that representatives of Korea and the Baltic States is ready to boycott the tournament – this is likely a question for the individual athletes, and not to the host country”, – he said. In taking this decision, the international Federation of bobsleigh and skeleton need to understand what it means, the
The number of victims of the terrorist attack in Istanbul has increased to 38
The number of victims of the terrorist attack in Istanbul has increased to 38 On Saturday night two explosions thundered in the heart of Istanbul: the first occurred near the football stadium “Vodafone arena”, the second bomb was powered in the city Park of maçka. The victims were 38 people, more than 150 were injured. How do you think the Turkish government, the attack may be involved in the country banned Kurdistan workers ‘ party (PKK). In the investigation of the incident has been detained 13 persons. 6фотографий6фотографий Two explosions were recorded on 10 December at about 22:30. The first was remotely detonated a car bomb next to bus police officers at the stadium “Vodafone arena” after the match “Besiktas” and “Bursaspor”. After that, a suicide bomber detonated a bomb in a Park Macka. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said that the explosions occurred with a difference in 45
The Russian defense Ministry called the Directors of staging shootings in Syria
Special TV groups of militants were engaged in staged shooting of the alleged “Russian bombing” and “executions” in Syria, said the official representative of the defense Ministry major-General Igor Konashenkov. According to him, the footage used in the broadcast without checking, some Western media. The official representative of the Ministry of defence was advised not to believe the propaganda of terrorists. At the same time, Russian engineers have not yet found any hospitals or schools that would function with the militants for its intended purpose. According to him, they are used as points of concentration of terrorists, ammunition depots and workshops for the production of missiles. Photo: Alexey Ivanov / TRK “Star”
In the Samara region attacked the house of a police officer and killed his wife
In the Samara region attacked the house of a police officer and killed his wife In the Samara region, unknown assailants attacked the chief Department of the MIA of Russia in the city of Otradnyy and his wife. On Sunday, December 11, reported on the website of the Ministry. The criminals broke into the officer’s house in the village smyshlyaevka Volga region. “According to preliminary data, three attackers inflicted injuries to the landlord and his wife, in which she died”, — noted in Department. At the scene are the chief GU MVD of Russia in Samara region and investigative team. In the region of the seconded staff of the main Department of criminal investigation Department of the Ministry of interior. “Currently, for establishment and detention of malefactors are taken all necessary measures are carried out quickly-search and investigative activities”, — said the official representative of the Ministry Irina Wolf.