Armenian soldier injured in Azerbaijan's attempted incursion into KarabakhAugust 2, 2022 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani military attempted to cross the line of contact into Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) in multiple sections in the morning of Monday, August 1, the Defense Army has said. As a result, serviceman Albert Bakhshiyan was injured. The Armenian forces have managed to prevent the advance of the Azerbaijanis and have reported no casualties, although the situation remained tense in the evening. The Defense Army said the Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed in Karabakh since the end of the war in 2020 has been notified. “Although the situation remains tense, there are no ongoing skirmishes on the line of contact between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan,” the Defense Army said in a statement on Monday evening. “Artsakh leadership together with the command staff of Russian PK forces are taking measures to address the situation.” Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |