  15 Armenian servicemen killed in barracks fire January 19, 2023 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 15 Armenian servicemen were killed in a fire that broke out in the barracks of one of the armed forces units in Gegharkunik province, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday, January 19. Three more servicemen were in serious condition, the Ministry added. According to a report from http://1lurer.am , a number of top military officials have been or will be dismissed over the deadly incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, although preliminary data suggests the soldiers tried to use pterol to turn on a stove.   Top stories 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. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
