  Karabakh-Azerbaijan contact line tenser than usual over weekend February 13, 2017 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The situation along the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan was tenser than usual on February 12 and the night through February 13. Around 80 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered on the contact line with Karabakh in the reporting period. Azeri forces, in particular, used various caliber firearms, D-44 divisional guns and grenade launchers to fire more than 950 shots. Also, they employed 60- and 82-mm mortars in the north and south of the frontline. The Karabakh Defense Army forces continued controlling the contact line and retaliated to suppress the rival's attacks.   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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
