200 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijani armed forces reported over past 7 daysFebruary 20, 2011 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 200 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on February 13-19. Azerbaijan fired 1,000 shots at NKR positions, using various caliber weapons, according to updated data of the Artsakh Defense Army. In contrast to previous cases of ceasefire violation, on February 15 Azerbaijan used RPG-7 grenade launcher in the southern part of the line of contact. Besides, we would like to recall that servicemen of the NKR defense army prevented an Azerbaijani penetration into the territory of Artsakh near Jraberd settlement on Feb 17 morning. Being rebuffed, the subverters escaped. According to preliminary data, the Azerbaijani side suffered losses, what is confirmed also by Azerbaijani sources. No losses are reported by the NKR Defense Army. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |