Massive explosion kills 2 at Azerbaijan munitions plantJuly 27, 2016 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities in Azerbaijan say two people were killed by an explosion at a munitions factory on Tuesday, July 26 in the town of Shirvan, about 100 kilometers from the capital, Baku, RFE/RL reports. A statement from Azerbaijan’s Defense Industry Ministry said both of the people who died in the explosion were employees at the Araz plant. The ministry, which manages the facility, named the victims of the blast as Agamir Mamedov and Ilhama Nuriyeva. RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service reported that at least 20 people were injured and that explosions continued to rock the city and its surroundings for hours while a fire raged at the facility. Initial reports suggested that the explosion involved munitions that were being loaded in an area where finished products are stored. 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |