Karabakh Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Movses Hakobyan spoke about Stepanakert airport at a news conference.

“The rival has a weapon capable of shooting down Stepanakert-bound planes. We, too have ammo to strike Baku airport, but we’re not announcing that for everyone to hear,” the official said.

According to Mr. Hakobyan the airport may open as early as in 2012 to operate daily flights to Yerevan.

The Minister further promised to take a plane whenever he travels to Yerevan. “I feel uncomfortable traveling the distance by car,” Mr. Hakobyan said.