  Azerbaijan violates ceasefire and suffers losses May 14, 2011 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 8-14, cases of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan again increased at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces. The Azerbaijani armed forces violated ceasefire for 450 times over the week, firing 1,700 shots at the NKR positions, the press service of the NKR Defense Army reported. The most intense fire was reported on May 11 and 12, as a result of which a civilian of Artsakh was killed. A tractor driver from Kyuratagh village of Hadrut region of Artsakh, Araik Balasanyan, was wounded in the head by an Azeri sniper in the southeast direction of the frontline on May 11. Balasanyan died on the way to hospital. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces. According to intelligence data, the enemy suffered losses.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  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 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. |
