Two NKR defense army soldiers deserted their postsJune 1, 2009 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 31, 2:10 p.m., conscripts Hovan Haroutyunyan and Gevorg Tovmasyan quit their posts from NKR Defense Army's military unit situated in the north. After deserting the unit, the soldiers found themselves on Azerbaijani territory, NKR Defense Army's Press Service reported to a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent.The servicemen were enlisted to army on May 19, 2009. The case is currently under investigation. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |