Armenia General Staff: Azeris create tension, but don't attempt to advanceAugust 17, 2021 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani Armed Forces are not making any attempts to advance into the territory of Armenia, Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff Andranik Makaryan told reporters on Tuesday, August 17. Makaryan confirmed, however, that the situation on the border remains tense, Sputnik Armenia reports. “Our task is to be ready to suppress [the adversary] at any moment, he said. Weighing in on tough statements coming from Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan, Makaryan noted that Karapetyan's words should be taken literally. The Defense Minister earlier gave "strict instructions" to rule out any attempt by Azerbaijan to advance into the country or improve their positions Asked about the deployment of the Russian military on the border, as well as the supply of weapons, the deputy head of the General Staff said he did not know the details. Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. Five Armenian servicemen have been killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, a dozen others have been wounded, while six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. 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. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |