Several injured as Georgians, Azerbaijanis clash in DmanisiMay 17, 2021 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several people were injured in a mass brawl between locals and a group of Azerbaijani migrants in the Georgian town of Dmanisi, Kvemo Kartli region, on Sunday, May 16, Mtavari TV reported. According to surveillance footage published online, about three dozen people took part in the scuffle, many of whom were armed with baseball bats, sticks and truncheons. The situation escalated in the late afternoon, hours after the group first met, and a skirmish began which left several people with severe bodily injuries and cars and shop windows damaged. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |