Karabakh working on new methods of fighting drones: Army chiefMay 10, 2016 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Heavy fighting in and around Nagorno Karabakh is unlikely to resume soon, a commander of Karabakh’s Defense Army said on Monday, May 9, RFE/RL Armenian Service reports. “The tension [on the frontlines] will not rise,” Lieutenant-General Levon Mnatsakanyan told reporters in Stepanakert. “We have actually registered a decrease.” Mnatsakanyan said the Azerbaijani army has adopted a defensive stance after launching offensive operations on April 2 at several sections of the line of contact with Karabakh. “They are now organizing defense,” he said. “There is an atmosphere of fear on their side.” “Our forces are now on high alert and will fight back if need be,” added the Defense Army chief. The Karabakh army reported last week a build-up and active movements of enemy troops at various sections of the frontline. Armenia’s Defense Ministry likewise said that Baku deployed more troops and military hardware there. Mnatsakanyan, however, downplayed the reported buildup, saying that his troops are prepared for any development. Further commenting on the four-day military clashes in early April, Mnatsakanyan said the Armenian troops downed the Azerbaijani drones with firearms and machine guns. “Also, several UAVs were destroyed with air defense systems,” he told an interview on Armenia TV. According to the military chief, the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army is currently working on new anti-drone solutions. The new methods, as Mnatsakanyan says, will make the Armenian side’s objectives more resistant against the rival’s UAVs. 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 | 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. 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. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |