 Scores of Azeri soldiers die in noncombat circumstances - research April 2, 2013 - 21:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan’s losses in the sectors of security and defense totaled 22 people in Q1 of 2013, Doctrine Journalists' Military Research Center said. 18 soldiers out of 22 listed died in noncombat circumstances including accidents, helicopter crashes, negligence, illegal actions, diseases, suicides. According to the Doctrine monitoring results, 20 more were injured in the reporting period, SalamNews said.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
