  Armenian gunman in Estonian Defense Ministry acted alone August 13, 2011 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Karen Drambyan, who opened fire in the Estonian Defense Ministry acted alone and did not have any accomplice. The reasons for shooting are not yet known, Itar-Tass reported citing a source in Estonian law enforcement. Drambyan penetrated into the ministry building at about 3 pm local time with two pistols and handmade explosive assemblies. He produced no demands and did not negotiate with the police. At about 5.25 he was shot dead by police officers, after wounding one of them. According to Estonian media reports, Karen Drambyan, who was born in Armenia in 1954, had financial problems and lost his apartment because of debts.   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 Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
