Over 100 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijani armed forces reported within six daysJanuary 15, 2011 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 100 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on January 9-15. Azerbaijan fired 550 shots at NKR positions, aiming fire in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert. The most intense fire was recorded on January 11 and 14. According to updated data, Azerbaijan fired over 1,000 shots during the first half of January 2011. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces, the NKR Defense Army 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 | 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. |