Baku aggression continues: over 165 instances of ceasefire violation reported on October 24-30October 30, 2010 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 165 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on October 24-30. Azerbaijanis aimed intense fire in the direction of Hadrut and Martakert. A native of Stepanakert, NKR army private Harut Grigoryan aged 20 was wounded to death in the Azeri attack on October 26. Throughout October, Azerbaijan fired over 7000 shots using AK, SVD, PK and other rifles in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert. Azeri provocations took place within several hours of OSCE Mission’s monitoring of the line of contact. “The rival actions carry systematic and purposeful character, which makes us authorized to repress the aggression of Azeri pointsmen should the necessity arise,” NKR Defense Army stated. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |