  Baku tries to pass up 8 Azeri victims for Armenian November 28, 2011 - 21:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh defense army denied Azeri media allegations of the killings of 8 Armenian soldiers at contact line. “Baku has no idea whatsoever as to what's happening in Azeri army. Azerbaijan is using misinformation in an attempt to pass up 8 Azeri victims for Armenian ones,” the head of NKR defese army press service Senor Hasratyan told 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. 19-year-old NKR defense army conscript Armen Simonyan was killed by a sniper shot during military duty on November 19, 8.40 am local time. “The incidents 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. Continuous violations and official Baku’s disrespect for the efforts of international community towards peaceful settlement of the conflict forced Artsakh defense army into showing harsh response. Following the killing of 2 Armenian soldiers over the Azeri ceasefire violation, NKR defense army resorted to punitive measures resulting in the death and injury of up to 8 Azeri servicemen.   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 “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.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. |
