4 Ukrainian servicemen killed, 29 injured since start of ceasefireSeptember 9, 2014 - 13:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Four Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since the start of a ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russian activists last Friday, Reuters reported Tuesday, Sept 9 citing Interfax news agency. The head of the ministry's military-medical department, Vitaly Andronaty, said 29 servicemen had been injured during the ceasefire. The ceasefire, part of a wider peace plan approved by envoys in Minsk, has largely held across eastern Ukraine but some areas, especially in the industrial hub of Donetsk and near the port city of Mariupol, have seen sporadic shelling and gunfire. One woman was killed and at least four other civilians were injured overnight into Sunday when government forces came under prolonged shelling to the east of Mariupol. Photo: Evgeny Feldman 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |