July 22, 2008 - 19:44 AMT
Armenian soldier lost his way and was killed in Azeri territory
The Armenian Defense Ministry confirmed that soldier Gor Manasaryan was killed at the Armenian-Azeri armed forces' contact line.

An investigation is underway, RA Defense Minister's spokesman, col. Seyran Shahsuvaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net, adding that the serviceman was without helmet, bullet-proof vest or some special devices.

"Several days ago Manasaryan lost his way and was killed after crossing the Azeri border accidentally. Manasaryan was not a member of "subversive group that penetrated into the Azeri territory," col. Shahsuvaryan said.

On July 19, Azeri media with a reference to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported that "Armenian subversives tried to cross the Armenian-Azeri border. One of them was killed in a skirmish. His body and weapon were left on the Azerbaijani territory."