  Azerbaijan violates NKR air space, breaks ceasefire  September 17, 2011 - 15:37 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Increased incidents of ceasefire violation on contact line were reported over the last week. Over 280 instances of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani armed forces were reported; with 1600 shots fired using machineguns and sniper rifles. As a result of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani troops, Nagorno Karabakh army soldier Vahe Manukyan, 19, was wounded when on duty in the environs of Mardakert. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces, with victims reported on Azeri side, according to preliminary data. According to NKR defence army, parallel to ceasefire violations, Azerbaijan has intensified reconnaissance flights, often trespassing on Artsakh air space. Thus, on the morning on September 12, at approx 7.30 a.m. Artsakh armed forces shot down an Azeri drone which was exploring the territory of the NKR in Askeran direction of the line of contact. The drone was destroyed, with the remains of it preserved for the use of further investigation initiated by Artsakh armed forces special service.   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 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. |
