Over 100 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijani armed forces reported within six daysJanuary 15, 2011 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 100 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on January 9-15. Azerbaijan fired 550 shots at NKR positions, aiming fire in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert. The most intense fire was recorded on January 11 and 14. According to updated data, Azerbaijan fired over 1,000 shots during the first half of January 2011. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces, the NKR Defense Army reported. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |