NATO training center falls under attack in Georgia; gunman killedOctober 24, 2016 - 12:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A gunman has been killed outside a NATO military training center near the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, RFE/RL reports. In a statement on October 23, the Georgian Defense Ministry said assailants, at least one of whom was armed, attempted to break into the NATO-Georgian Joint Training and Evaluation Center outside Tbilisi. The assailants attacked a security guard outside the center, located at the Krtsanisi military facility. A soldier who rushed to the scene shot and killed one of the assailants. The whereabouts of the other assailants was unclear. Georgia’s military police have launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators said the motive of the assailants was unclear. The Joint Training and Evaluation Center was inaugurated in August 2015. NATO says the center provides advanced training opportunities for troops from Georgia and NATO, as well as other forces in the region. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. 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. |