Azerbaijan opens artillery fire; no losses on Karabakh sideFebruary 7, 2017 - 21:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani armed forces on Tuesday, February 7, between 5pm and 6:50 pm used 85-mm D-44 divisional guns to shell the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army's eastern posts. Besides the abovementioned field artillery guns, Azeri troops used various caliber mortars in the east and north of the frontline. As of 9:10pm, 46 shells were fired from cannons and mortars overall. The Karabakh Defense Army hasn't suffered any losses in the rival's attack. The Defense Ministry of Karabakh declared Tuesday evening that military authorities of Baku bear the whole responsibility for the sabotage initiated by Azerbaijan. In case provocations continue, Karabakh said its army reserves the right to resort to disproportionate action. Read also:OSCE Mission conducts monitoring of Karabakh contact line Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. 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 Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |