200 instances of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijani armed forces reported over past 7 daysFebruary 20, 2011 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 200 instances of ceasefire violation at the line of contact between the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces were reported on February 13-19. Azerbaijan fired 1,000 shots at NKR positions, using various caliber weapons, according to updated data of the Artsakh Defense Army. In contrast to previous cases of ceasefire violation, on February 15 Azerbaijan used RPG-7 grenade launcher in the southern part of the line of contact. Besides, we would like to recall that servicemen of the NKR defense army prevented an Azerbaijani penetration into the territory of Artsakh near Jraberd settlement on Feb 17 morning. Being rebuffed, the subverters escaped. According to preliminary data, the Azerbaijani side suffered losses, what is confirmed also by Azerbaijani sources. No losses are reported by the NKR Defense Army. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |