On May 8, as part of solemn events to celebrate the Victory Holiday, Day of the NKR Defense Army and Liberation of Shushi, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan participated in Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Defense Army held at Shushi Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior.

The supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army, veterans of the Artsakh Liberation War, as well as guests from Armenia and abroad participated in the event, the Central Information Department at the Artsakh President's Office reported.