  Over 2,300 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan reported over three months April 10, 2011 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cases of ceasefire violation again increased at the line of contact of the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces on April 4-9. Azerbaijan violated ceasefire for over 260 times, firing at all NKR positions and using various caliber weapons, the press service of the Artsakh Defense Ministry reported. "It is noteworthy that Azerbaijan acts this way on the threshold of another visit of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen to the region," the Ministry said. Besides, over 2,300 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan were recorded within the first three months of 2011. Azerbaijan fired 13,000 shots, including 1,200 shots from sniper's weapon. Despite actions of Azerbaijan, the NKR Defense Army continues providing security at all positions.   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 Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
