September 23, 2004 - 22:37 AMT
ARMENIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY DENIED REPORTS ON AZERIS FIRING UPON BUS WITH CIVILIANS
The Armenian Defense Ministry completely refuted reports that the Azeris had fired upon a bus transporting civilians, RA Defense Minister's press secretary, Colonel Seyran Shahsuvarian told Arminfo news agency. To note, some Armenian sources spread information that a bus with civilians was allegedly fired upon the other day. Specifically, as reported by the Public TV Company of Armenia, the incident took place at the old road of Kirants-Voskepar of Tavush region, which is being observed and raked with fire by the Azeri party. As a result, the source says, Gayane Petrosian, a 48-year-old resident of Gegharqunik region of Armenia was wounded.