3 Armenian soldiers posthumously awarded medals![]() November 20, 2021 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Armenian servicemen who died defending the homeland in Azerbaijan's latest offensive have been posthumously awarded for their service. Lieutenant Taron Sahakyan was awarded the Medal for Military Service for services rendered while defending state borders. Junior Sergeants Gurgen Sargsyan and Meruzhan Harutyunyan posthumously received the Medal of Courage, which is awarded for personal bravery demonstrated in the defense of the motherland. In clashes launched by Azerbaijan on November 16, the Armenian side has confirmed deaths and injuries, while 13 soldiers have been captured by Azerbaijan. Two combat positions too have gone under the control of Azeri forces, 24 Armenian troops have gone missing. ![]() ![]() As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |