Baku aggression continues: over 165 instances of ceasefire violation reported on October 24-30October 30, 2010 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 165 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on October 24-30. Azerbaijanis aimed intense fire in the direction of Hadrut and Martakert. A native of Stepanakert, NKR army private Harut Grigoryan aged 20 was wounded to death in the Azeri attack on October 26. Throughout October, Azerbaijan fired over 7000 shots using AK, SVD, PK and other rifles in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert. Azeri provocations took place within several hours of OSCE Mission’s monitoring of the line of contact. “The rival actions carry systematic and purposeful character, which makes us authorized to repress the aggression of Azeri pointsmen should the necessity arise,” NKR Defense Army stated. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |