Azerbaijan buildingn12-km tunnel to reach Karvachar July 7, 2022 - 14:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A long tunnel will be built on the highway that will connect the Azerbaijani city of Ganja with Karvachar (Kalbajar), which came under Baku's control after the Second Karabakh War. The tunnel will pass under Mrav (Murovdag) mountain range, JAMnews reports. Before the start of the Karabakh conflict, the only road to Karvachar ran through the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Martakert. Said road still exists, but it passes through part of Karabakh, where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is stationed. The northern, much more difficult road to Karvachar runs through the Mrav Range and is almost impassable in winter. In August 2021, the foundation was laid for the tunnel – part of the road that will connect the city of Ganja (the second most important city in Azerbaijan) with Karvachar. The length of the tunnel will be 11,658 meters, and according to the Azerbaijani authorities, it will become one of the longest road tunnels in the world. The tunnel is planned to be commissioned in 2025.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
