Karabakh soldier wounded in Azerbaijani ceasefire violationsJuly 23, 2016 - 10:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the night of July 22-23, at around 12:10 am, a Nagorno Karabakh conscript soldier, Mher Ziloyan (b. 1991) received a gunshot wound in the Azerbaijani fire on the frontline. The serviceman was immediately hospitalized, his condition is assessed as satisfactory. An investigation into the details of the incident is underway. 18 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered along the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh in the reporting period. Azeri troops, in particular, used various caliber firearms to fire over 200 shots towards the Armenian positions, also employing sniper rifles. Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation along the line of contact and protecting their positions. 19 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered along the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh on the night of July 21-22. Azeri troops, in particular, used various caliber firearms to fire over 320 shots towards the Armenian positions. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |