  Azerbaijan fires over 5000 shots at NKR forces positions on the night of September 5 September 5, 2010 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A gross violation of ceasefire on the line of contact of NKR and Azeri armed forces was reported on the night of September 5. As NKR Defense Ministry told PanARMENIAN.Net Azerbaijan fired over 5000 shots at NKR forces positions, aiming intense submachine-gun fire in the direction of Gadrut, Askeran and Martakert. Upon receiving NKR armed forces response, the rival ceased fire. The NKR Defense Ministry reported no casualties.   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 |  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.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. |
