Russia didn't use military base in Armenia during war with GeorgiaNovember 12, 2008 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan refuted media reports that Russia used its military base in Armenia during the August war with Georgia."The 102nd Russian base can be put into operation along the perimeter of the former USSR and with the consent of the Armenian side. The Armenian anti-aircraft system controls the republic's airspace and doesn't confirm the hearsay," he told a briefing in Tbilisi, Izvestia daily reports. Currently, in Georgia, Seyran Ohanyan held a meeting with his counterpart David Kezerashvili to discuss military cooperation between the two states. 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 | 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. |