  Baku violates ceasefire over 100 times over past weekMarch 27, 2010 - 19:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku violated ceasefire on NKR-Azerbaijan line of contact over 100 times over past week (March 21-27).According to NKR defense army provided data, leading troops of Azeri army centered fire on Karabakh side's positions located in south -eastern, central and north-eastern directions of the line of contact. "Specifically, on March 22-23 the rival centered fire on Karmiravan, Namirli, Jraberd, Seysulan, Shurabad and Yamrja for 34 times. Azeri side applied AK-type small arms, as well as special purpose sniper rifles," NKR Defense Ministry press service told PanARMENIAN.Net After NKR defense army's leading subdivision response, the rival ceased fire. Karabakh side suffered no losses as a result of ceasefire violation.    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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.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. |
