Azerbaijan uses firearms, machine gun in truce violations Aug 20-21August 22, 2016 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some 55 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered along the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh over the weekend of August 20-21. Azeri troops, in particular, used various caliber firearms to fire over 750 shots towards the Armenian positions, also employing an NSV machine gun. Karabakh Defense Army troops mainly remained committed to the ceasefire and took retaliatory measures only in case of extreme necessity. Some 25 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered along the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh on the night of August 19-20. Azeri troops used various caliber firearms to fire over 220 shots. 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. |