Over 200 ceasefire violation instances reported, Artsakh army soldier killed in Azeri firingMarch 19, 2011 - 18:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite the agreement on strengthening of trust, reached at the Sochi-hosted Armenia-Russia-Azerbaijan presidential meeting, the provocations of the Azeri side continue to strain military-political situation in the region. Aggressive actions of Azeri side on the line of contact prove the fact, according to Artsakh defense army press service. Specifically, over 200 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported during the past week. Azerbaijan fired 1300 shots at NKR positions, with intense attacks reported on March 17-18 causing losses to Armenian side. An Armenian serviceman was killed in the fire commenced by the Azerbaijani side on March 17. According to the press office of the Artsakh defense army, Aharon Hayrapetyan, 19, died in the hospital from a fatal wound. “Azerbaijan’s firing upon Armenian positions several hours after the exchange of POWs proves that Azerbaijan not only violates the ceasefire but also ignores peace efforts to resolve the conflict. This fact should receive a proper assessment by the international organizations engaged in resolution of the conflict,” Artsakh defense army said. 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 | 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. |