Azerbaijan employs mortar, divisional gun on Karabakh contact lineMay 23, 2017 - 10:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 100 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan were registered on the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) on May 22 and the following night, with more than 1600 shots fired from various caliber firearms. Besides, Azeri forces also employed an 82-mm mortar and a D-44 divisional gun in the various directions of the frontline. The Armenian side sustained no losses in the ceasefire violations. Artsakh defense army troops retaliated to suppress Azerbaijan's provocations and continue protecting their positions. Around 80 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan were registered the previous night, with more than 750 shots fired from various caliber firearms. 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 | Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |