  Immigrant from Armenia Becomes Turkish Armed Forces Staff ChiefAugust 1, 2006 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Erdoghan's government has appointed Ground Forces Commander, Army General Yashar Boyukanit Armed Forces General Staff Chief on 31 July without waiting for the meeting of the Supreme Military Council held on 1-4 August annually. Yashar Boyukanit was born in 1940. His family is Azerbaijani Turks, who moved to Turkey from Amasiya region in Armenia in early 1920s. Boyukanit was promoted Army General in 2000, held the post of the 1st Army Commander and then Ground Forces Commander. He was secretary general in the Armed Forces Staff in 1992. Prior to this, he was the chief of counter-intelligence office during the Cyprus Truce Movement, reports APA.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“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. |
