Azerbaijan opens fire on Armenia's postsSeptember 29, 2020 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani military opened fire on the positions of the Armenian armed forces near Vardenis, Gegharkunik province, also employing air force, Defense Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 29. The Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan earlier spread disinformation alleging that the Armenian armed forces had fired rockets from the Vardenis region into the Dashkesan region of Azerbaijan. "Thus, in fact, the rival sought to prepare the ground to substantiate their further actions," Stepanyan said. "Expect a tough response." No casualties have been reported. The Armenian Foreign Ministry had already denied Azerbaijan's accusations. Azerbaijan launched a major offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. Greek-Armenian organizations support "Tavush for Motherland" Greek-Armenian organizations have expressed support for the campaign led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan. |