Azerbaijan opens fire on Armenia's postsSeptember 29, 2020 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani military opened fire on the positions of the Armenian armed forces near Vardenis, Gegharkunik province, also employing air force, Defense Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 29. The Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan earlier spread disinformation alleging that the Armenian armed forces had fired rockets from the Vardenis region into the Dashkesan region of Azerbaijan. "Thus, in fact, the rival sought to prepare the ground to substantiate their further actions," Stepanyan said. "Expect a tough response." No casualties have been reported. The Armenian Foreign Ministry had already denied Azerbaijan's accusations. 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 number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. 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. |