  NKR Defense Army: Azeri armed forces’ attempt at diversion failed yet another time  August 31, 2010 - 18:30 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On August 31, on the line of contact of Karabakh and Azeri armed forces, Azeri side made another attempt at diversion. Armenian frontier guards, having noticed advancing movement of the rivals’ special detachment, took relevant actions, repulsing the rival to its initial position. NKR Defense army soldier Rudik Manaseryan was injured in a close combat which broke out as a result of diversion. Investigation was initiated on the matter, details are being clarified, NKR Defense Army press service reported.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
