Russia confirms Azerbaijan's drone strikes in KarabakhAugust 13, 2021 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday, August 12 confirmed Azerbaijan's ceasefire violations against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). "Over the past day, one violation of the ceasefire was registered," the Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed in the region since the end of hostilities in late 2020 said in a statement. "On August 11, 2021, at 7.29 am and 7.58 am, the Azerbaijani armed forces delivered two strikes with the use of combat quadcopters on the position of the armed forces of Nagorno-Karabakh, near the observation post 2 kilometers north-west of Yeghtsahogh. There are no casualties." On Thursday, the Azerbaijani units attempted to cross the contact line in Artsakh, the Defense Army reported. The Armenian side took suppressive measures and threw the Azerbaijanis back to their positions. No casualties were reported on Thursday either. Azerbaijan has been actively violating the ceasefire with both Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh in the past days, firing from various caliber weapons and even using suicide drones. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |