2nd Armenian soldier killed in 2 days over Azeri ceasefire violationNovember 20, 2011 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the morning of November 20, at 8.50 am local time, NKR defense army soldier Mihran Margaryan, born 1992 was killed over Azeri ceasefire violation, while on military duty. “The incident at contact line is another proof of Azeri disregard of mediators' efforts aimed at conflict settlement and a clear attempt to escalate regional tensions, which forces Artsakh side to resort to more stringent actions in future,” NKR defense army stated. The situation at the contact line between the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijanis armed forces remains strained. Over the past week, Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 150 times, firing 1000 shots from various caliber weapons, NKR defense army press service reports. Special activity at contact line was observed on November 13 and 19 with over 500 shots fired, 70 out of which from sniper rifles. As a result of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani side, 19-year-old NKR defense army conscript Armen Simonyan was killed by a sniper shot during military duty on November 19, 8.40 am by local time. Investigation is underway.Besides, over the past week Azerbaijani drones making reconnaissance flights were 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |