  Defrnse Ministry: Armenia prevents Azerbaijan's sabotage attempt September 24, 2022 - 11:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian army prevented the attempted sabotage of Azerbaijani troops who tried to reach the rear of one of the Armenian combat positions located in the eastern section of the border on Friday, September 23 evening, Defense Ministry spokesperson Aram Torosyan said Saturday. According to Torosyan, the Armenian servicemen took measures to throw the Azeri troops back to their positions. No casualties were reported, no other incidents were registered overnight. The situation was relatively stable as of 10am on Saturday. The latest round of fighting between the two countries began in the wee hours of September 13, when the Azerbaijani military attacked Armenian posts and shelled Armenian settlements both on the border and deep behind the frontline. At least 207 people are dead or missing as a result, the Security Council of Armenia said on Monday.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
