July 24, 2009 - 00:18 AMT
Azeri soldiers shot their officers dead
On July 22, soldier Emin Rakhimov from Gyandja and his fellow serviceman opened fire at five officers in a military unit based in Fizuli region. As a result, one warrant officer and one senior lieutenant were killed. The warrant officer is reported to have been wounded by 30 bullets.

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry makes no comment upon the incident.

In the meantime, local media representatives found out from their own sources that soldiers had actually opened fire at eight officers. There was also a Major among the people killed. The offenders are under arrest.