Armenian soldier wounded in border crossfire with AzerbaijanApril 5, 2016 - 10:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the night of April 4-5, a tenser armed confrontation was reported along the northeastern section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, in the direction of the villages of Berdavan and Koti. Targeting Armenian positions and civilian settlements, the Azerbaijani side fired from various caliber firearms, as well as 60- and 82-mm mortars. The Armenian Armed Forces took retaliatory measures to suppress the rival’s aggression. During the crossfire, contract serviceman Zori Ashrafyan, 33, received a shrapnel wound. Armenian Forces continue controlling the situation on the border. As many as 20 Karabakh servicemen were killed and 70 were wounded in the course of military operations. In addition, 4 civilians and 7 volunteers have been killed. 26 Karabakh soldiers have gone missing so far. As of 10:00 p.m., April 5, the Azerbaijani side has lost 29 tanks and over 5 armored vehicles, including an IFV, as well as 1 TOS-1A Solntsepyok multiple rocket launcher, 1 BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, 2 military helicopters and 7 unmanned aerial vehicles. Seven Karabakh tanks have been neutralized since April 2. The Armenian side has lost eight positions (300 meters overall). Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. |