Azerbaijan uses firearms, sniper rifles to shoot at Armenian positionsApril 19, 2016 - 10:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 18 ceasefire violations were registered on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border overnight on April 18-19. The Azerbaijani side, in particular, used various caliber firearms and sniper rifles to open random bursts of fire towards the Armenian positions. Showing restraint, the Armenian Armed Forces’ frontline units took retaliatory measures only in case of extreme necessity to continue controlling the situation on the border. 9 ceasefire violations were registered on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border overnight on April 17-18. Azerbaijan, in particular, opened random bursts of fire from various caliber firearms and sniper rifles. Showing restraint, the Armenian Armed Forces' frontline units took retaliatory measures only in case of extreme necessity. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. 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. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |