Baku continues violating ceasefire: over 240 instances reported over weekMarch 5, 2011 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From February 27 to March 5, over 240 instances of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani armed forces were reported, with 1,200 shots fired. The most intense fire was registered on March 3 and 4. Azerbaijan fired the NKR positions in south-eastern, central and north-eastern directions of the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces. The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by the Karabakh armed forces. On March 4, NKR serviceman Grigor Shakhkyan (born in 1991) was shot dead at 02:30pm as a result of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan in the north-eastern part of the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces (Upper Chaylu). On March 3, NKR serviceman Hovhannes Avdalyan was wounded in Azeri firing of Karabakh positions. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |