50 shells have reportedly landed in Iran since beginning of Karabakh warOctober 16, 2020 - 19:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 15, up to 10 rockets hit villages in the Iranian border county of Khoda Afarin, injuring one person. A fresh video has landed online to reveal the moment one of the rockets lands on a building. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Said Khatibzadeh issued a new warning to the warring parties on Friday after stray fire from their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region wounded a person. “If there is any repetition of such fire, the Islamic Republic of Iran will not remain indifferent,” Khatibzadeh said. As many as 50 shells have reportedly landed in Iran since the beginning of hostilities in Karabakh. Remains of Israeli-produced drones have also been discovered. A six-year-old child was earlier injured in Iran in stray fire from the Azerbaijani side. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages. Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support humanitarian efforts in Karabakh. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |