  Azerbaijan unleashes new massive offensive; Karabakh thwarting attacks September 28, 2020 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has launched a new large-scale offensive along the Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact but the Armenian troops are successfully thwarting all the attacks and inflicting significant losses of personnel and equipment to the Azerbaijani side, Armenian Defense Ministry representative Artsrun Hovhannisyan said Monday, September 28. "As of this moment, 22 tanks and 10 other fighting vehicles belonging to the Azerbaijani military have been destroyed," Hovhannisyan said. "More than 370 soldiers have been killed [on the Azerbaijani side], with many having sustained injuries." Azerbaijan launched a major offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military.   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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
