Azeri soldier “incidentally” killed by co-servicemanAugust 9, 2012 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Army lost one more soldier as a result of an “incident.” According to APA, the incident was reported in Shamkir military formation’s military unit situated in Gazakh region. Soldier Bahruz Seydulla Rahimov died as a result of fire opened from the service gun of his comrade-in-arms. According to information, the incident occurred during the cleaning of the submachine gun. Rahimov died as a result of fire opened through negligence. Defense Ministry’s press service confirmed the fact to APA. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |