Azerbaijan violates ceasefire 85 times on September 18-19September 21, 2010 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 85 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on September 18 and 19. Azerbaijan fired 600 shots at NKR positions, aiming fire in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by Karabakh armed forces, NKR Defense Ministry press service 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |