Kurdish militiamen have killed 86 militants of Islamic state in Kobani

Kurdish militiamen have killed 86 militants of Islamic state in Kobani

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Extremists were transferred to the city of reinforcements from their bases in Raqqa, Manbadzhe, Dzharablyuse and Tall Abyade

Beirut, on 31 October. Kurdish defense forces (KCC) destroyed for the last day in the Syrian city Kobani 86 militants group “Islamic State” (IG).

As the news agency Firat, extremists were transferred to the city of reinforcements from their bases in Raqqa, Manbadzhe, Dzharablyuse and Tall Abyade.

“Attacks on militia positions one after another. Melee fights go by day and night in the area of ​​Cana Kurds at Azadi Square and the street leading to the municipality,” – quoted by the press service of the KCC. Loss of militias on the eastern front were 16 people.

To the south and west of the city, Kurdish fighters have made forays behind enemy lines in the villages and Izea Minaz, they managed to undermine several armored vehicles and military vehicles of the enemy.

Military experts from the Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces, who arrived at the Syrian-Turkish border, returned on Thursday after visiting Kobani in Suruç, where he stopped the convoy with guns slung from Iraqi Kurdistan to help the defenders of the city. No statements yet on their part was not followed.

Eyewitnesses reported that the rebels managed to take two favorable positions on the hills near the town, allowing them to sweep the road running from the Turkish border. In this regard, as expected, military cargo transportation (guns, mortars and anti-tank grenade launchers) of Suruci will be implemented in small batches.

Kurdish People’s Committees (CNC), as reported by Firat, made ​​an appeal to conduct worldwide rallies and demonstrations on November 1 in support of the resistance Kobani defenders. “The Syrian Kurds as the peoples of Europe, opposing Hitlerism during World War II, today defended their right to a free and dignified life, reflecting the attack hordes of Islamic extremists” – the report says. It condemned the hostile policy of the Kurds in official circles of Ankara.

Kobani protect 2 thousand. fighters, they make up the backbone of the party activists Kurdish Democratic Union, on whose initiative the north and north-east Syria were created three autonomous Kurdish region. The town has a group of about 400 fighters from the so-called Syrian Free Army, commanded by Nizar al-Khatib.

In his words, they “coordinate their actions with the Kurds.” 200 of them were in Kobani even before the onset of the Islamic State 16 September, about the same number were transferred on Wednesday from Turkey.

Leader of Iraqi Kurdistan, Massoud Barzani declared readiness to throw in Kobani “additional Peshmerga, if necessary.” So far, he said, the Syrian Kurds’ need no combat units, “they need” support force “.

Turkey is now 150 Iraqi soldiers. On Wednesday, 85 people arrived by plane from the Iraqi city of Arbil in the Turkish city of Sanliurfa, from where they were taken to the border. Another 65 soldiers crossed the checkpoint Khabur on the Turkish-Iraqi border on Tuesday as part of a military column with appliances and heavy weapons.

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Experts from Germany flew to Iraq to assess the possibility of participating in the military training of the Kurds

Experts from Germany flew to Iraq to assess the possibility of participating in the military training of the Kurds

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In the mission can be involved about 100 military personnel of the Bundeswehr

BERLIN, October 30. In Iraq flew the expert group of the government of Germany, so that on-site estimate the possibility of participation of the Bundeswehr in combat training Kurds fighting against extremist group “Islamic state” (IG).

According to a source in the operational headquarters of the Armed Forces of Germany in Potsdam, a group comprised of three representatives of the Ministry of Defense and a member of the German Foreign Ministry. Berlin is considering at which training Kurdish fighters will be implemented in Erbil (the administrative center of Iraqi Kurdistan). Thus, the German government intends to support the actions of the Peshmerga (Kurdish militias) against the Islamic State directly in Iraq. According to local media, in such a mission could be involved about 100 military personnel of the Bundeswehr.

In late September, along with the supply of weapons to the Kurds Germany to combat gang Islamic State armed forces of Germany have begun to prepare fighters “Peshmerga” in Germany. Training is carried out in the Bavarian Hammelburg Infantry School. Specialists trained Kurdish soldiers of the Bundeswehr, as, in particular, to use anti-missile systems, “Milan”.

Previously, Berlin decided to grant the Kurds for combating Islamic State arms worth about € 70 million, including 30 anti-tank missile systems, “Milan” with 500 missiles, 16 thousand. Assault rifles. Some of the weapons have already placed at the disposal “Peshmerga”.

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Norway will sent to Iraq to 120 military trainers to participate in the fight against the Islamic State

Norway will sent to Iraq to 120 military trainers to participate in the fight against the Islamic State

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They are for the year will be to work on improving the training of local self-defense forces

OSLO, October 30. Norway will extend its participation in coalition operations of Western countries led by the United States against the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG) in the territory of Iraq. According to the report released by the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom, will be sent to Iraq 120 Norwegian military trainers, who in the year will be to work on improving the training of local self-defense forces. Norwegian military participation in direct clashes with militants Islamic State is not assumed.

Until recently, the contribution of the Nordic countries in the fight against “Islamic state” is limited by the fact that the headquarters of the Western coalition in the US city of Tampa (FL) were sent to the five officers of the General Staff of the Norwegian, who were to take part in planning operations against the Islamic State.

“Iraq has appealed to the international community for help in dealing with the Islamic State, for the successful confrontation that requires a broad and cohesive alliance – said Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway. – How many Arab states and Western countries have already responded to the request of the Iraqi government, among them and Norway. ”

As stated by the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Ine Eriksen Sereyde Norwegian instructors are stationed in the Iraqi city of Arbil, and Baghdad, and will work closely with representatives of the armed forces of other Western countries.

In addition, to Afghanistan to participate in the new NATO mission “strong support” (Resolute Support) will be sent 75 soldiers from the special forces of the Norwegian army. The objectives of the group, which will be located in Kabul, will also include the training of local security forces.

It is reported that the financing of two new military missions will cost the Norwegian budget of 390 million kronor ($ 58 million).

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Russia, the EU and Ukraine have signed an agreement on gas at $ 4.6 billion

Russia, the EU and Ukraine have signed an agreement on gas at $ 4.6 billion

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In total, up to the end of the year “Gazprom” will receive from “Naftogaz Ukraine” $ 3.1 billion in debt payments account

BRUSSELS, October 31st. Russia, the European Union (EU) and Ukraine reached an agreement on the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Ukrainian consumers, guaranteeing its transit to the EU and the partial repayment of gas debts of Kiev.

The result of two days of talks was the signing of documents worth $ 4.6 billion, said at the end of their European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger.

The agreement was reached after the Ukraine and the EU agreed on the sources of payment for gas debts, and Russia received assurances that the stated funds Kiev has in stock. The absence of such guarantees are not allowed parties to agree in the previous round of negotiations on 21 October.

“The people of Europe will not be cold this winter thanks to the agreements reached” – outlined the main result of the arrangements for the European Union, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. The share of “Gazprom” in European gas imports is 60%, and half of it comes through Ukrainian territory.

The agreement “will ensure a stable supply of gas to Ukraine and Europe,” commented Minister of Energy Minister Yuriy Prodan, whose task is to provide the country with fuel for the upcoming heating season.

Today is a big step is completed,” – said Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, noting that the finished work, which was started in April 2014 Russian President Vladimir Putin, who wrote a letter to the leaders of the European Union.

In this letter, Putin stressed that Russia no longer has to carry the burden alone support Ukraine. And the omission of the European Union in a situation of non-payment of Ukraine’s gas debt looks like an attempt to shift to Moscow Ukrainian consequences of the economic crisis, he pointed out.

“Special Fund” for the debts

According to the agreement, Ukraine will begin receiving Russian gas after more than four-month break in exchange for partial payment of debts. In the coming days, Ukraine must repay $ 1.4 billion of debt for Russian gas deliveries in November and December last year, said Novak. In total, up to the end of the year “Gazprom” will receive from “Naftogaz Ukraine” $ 3.1 billion in debt payments account, Ettinger said.

According to him, it is intended “to create a special fund that will be included $ 3.1 billion” to make payments on the debt. At the talks were agreed three sources of funds for the payment of the debt and the current gas supplies Ukraine – is the operating program of the International Monetary Fund, the current income of “Naftogaz” and the allocation of EU funds under the European aid program, said the Commissioner. Ukraine confirmed the availability of funds to pay for Russian gas supplies, has confirmed Novak.

Russia appreciates Ukraine’s debt for gas at $ 5.3 billion. Kiev part of the debt of $ 2.2 billion is still not recognized, because he believes that “Gazprom” spring selling gas “Naftogaz of Ukraine” at an inflated price.

Russia insists that the cost of gas is calculated strictly in accordance with the contract, which was signed by the parties in 2009. Identification of the dispute must bear the Stockholm arbitration. And only after that question with the remaining debt payments for gas supplies to Ukraine will be solved, said the head of the Ministry of Energy.

Winter Special

In the current negotiations, concerning the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine only in winter, Moscow agreed to provide Kiev discount of $ 100 per 1 thousand. Cubic meters of gas to the cost, which is derived from the formula laid down in the contract. Discount will soon be formalized decision of the Russian government, said Novak.

After the discount price for Ukraine in the fourth quarter of 2014 will be $ 378 per 1 thousand. Cubic meters, while in the first quarter 2015 – $ 365. “This price is close to the market”, – said the head of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.

Until the end of the year, “Naftogaz Ukraine” plans to buy from “Gazprom” of 4 billion cubic meters of Russian gas, said Prodan. The volume of prepayment for gas deliveries in November should reach $ 770 million (2 billion cubic meters of payment), calculated at the Russian Ministry of Energy. And for all shipments Ukrainian payments will exceed $ 1.5 billion.

“Mode” take or pay “will not work for Ukraine from November 2014 until the end of March 2015, Novak said, noting that the issue of the continuation of supplies during the summer in the negotiations had not been discussed.

Russian gas supplies to Ukraine will begin as soon as the first tranche will be paid, told them of the arrangements Prodan.

“Big backlog”

The agreement signed today has created a “big backlog to avoid transit crisis this winter and did not allow Ukraine to freeze”, described the agreement reached in Brussels, Deputy Head of National Energy Security Fund (NESF) Alex Grivach.

“This is a good option,” and “Gazprom” said analyst Andrey Polishchuk Raiffeisenbank. According to him, the agreement implemented in terms of the Russian company. “That is something that” Gazprom “initially claimed he actually received, though not fully.

The company will receive additional income through the sale of additional gas and ensure the transit of Russian gas to Europe “- said Polishchuk, noting that, although no return debts in full,” big money “that will provide income minority shareholders and the state.

But the agreements have risks, warns Grivach. “There is one thing: the issue of granting Ukraine the aid no specifics, he actually hung in the air,” – said the expert. He notes that the situation with the payment of the first tranche of Ukraine’s gas debt does not cause problems, but “when the time of payment of the second tranche of the Ukrainian debt, the money can not be.” In this case “situation again may be in crisis,” warns deputy head NESF.

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Pentagon: US dealt a new series of strikes against militants in Syria

Pentagon: US dealt a new series of strikes against militants in Syria

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Over the past day has been made 10 air strikes on positions of extremists in the town Kobani

WASHINGTON, October 30. The US military has struck a new series of air strikes on militant positions grouping Islamic State (IG) in Syria. On Thursday informed US Central Command.

According to this information, for the last day was made 10 air strikes on positions of extremists in the town Kobani. Shock suffered two small units, as well as seven firing positions of Islamic State.

In addition, as a result of additional bombings were damaged command center and other facilities in the area of ​​the Islamic State two other Syrian cities.

In addition, as reported, the US military and its allies raided the unit and Islamic State checkpoint near the Iraqi city of Ramadi.

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In Iraq, discovered a mass grave of Sunni who were killed by militants Islamic State

In Iraq, discovered a mass grave of Sunni who were killed by militants Islamic State

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Extremists staged a massacre of the population of several villages near the city of Ramadi

Kuwait City, October 30. In Iraq, found a mass grave containing the remains of 150 members of the Sunni tribal militias that fought against the group Islamic State (IG). This was reported by representatives of Iraqi security forces.

Extremists of the Islamic State had a massacre of the male population of several villages near the city of Ramadi – the administrative center of the province of Anbar in western Iraq (140 km west of Baghdad) – on Wednesday. As explained in the local police station, gunmen men forcibly taken to an unknown destination, and then executed.

Previously channel “Al Arabiya” said the Islamic State Islamists massacred the inhabitants of the city Hit Anbar province, which killed 35 people. All those killed were members of a Sunni tribe of Albu Nimr, and in the service in the army or militia were in “Al-Sahwa.” Because of the escalating violence Heath were forced to leave 1500 families.

According to the UN last month the victims of violence in Iraq have become more than 1100 people. The worst security situation was in the capital, where in September killed 352 people, nearly a thousand injured.

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Israeli extremists tried to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

Israeli extremists tried to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

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Reported the arrest of four of the attackers

CAIRO, October 30. Israeli extremists tried to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque (the third most important shrine of Muslims after Mecca and Medina), located in the Old City of Jerusalem. As the TV channel Sky News Arabia, four assailants have been arrested.

Earlier, Egyptian information portal “Al-Yawm Al-Sabia” reported that the right-wing deputy Moshe Feiglin from the party “Likud” has already arrived, accompanied by dozens of supporters to the temple complex, “Al-Haram Al-Sharif” (“Noble Sanctuary” also known as The Temple Mount). ”

Currently, access to the complex and situated on its territory Al-Aqsa Mosque is completely closed until “further order” of the Israeli authorities – for the first time since 1967. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the transfer the “substantial reinforcements” police departments in Jerusalem.

The attack on Rabbi

Start a new round of conflict put an attempt on the life of one of the representatives of the center-right movement of the Jewish state, Rabbi Yehuda Glick, who advocated the right of Jews to pray on the Temple Mount, which categorically against the Palestinians. On Wednesday, his seriously wounded unknown in the Old City of Jerusalem. The main suspect in this case has already been eliminated by the Israeli security forces.

The status of “Al-Haram Al-Sharif” is one of the most acute problems of the Palestinian-Israeli relations, and the issue of Jerusalem as a whole – the city of three religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam). Dozens of times Al-Aqsa Mosque was attacked by Israeli extremists. The authorities of the Jewish state also attempted without prior arrangement assert their “right” to spoil.

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