Baku continues violating ceasefire: over 240 instances reported over weekMarch 5, 2011 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From February 27 to March 5, over 240 instances of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani armed forces were reported, with 1,200 shots fired. The most intense fire was registered on March 3 and 4. Azerbaijan fired the NKR positions in south-eastern, central and north-eastern directions of the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces. On March 4, NKR serviceman Grigor Shakhkyan (born in 1991) was shot dead at 02:30pm as a result of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan in the north-eastern part of the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces (Upper Chaylu). On March 3, NKR serviceman Hovhannes Avdalyan was wounded in Azeri firing of Karabakh positions. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |