Azerbaijan starts using grenade launchers in firing at NKR positionsMarch 27, 2011 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 20-26, Azerbaijan continued intensively violating ceasefire at the Karabakh conflict zone. According to updated data of the NKR Defense Army, Azerbaijan violated ceasefire for 250 times during the reported period at the line of contact of the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces, firing 1,800 shots. Specifically, the foremost troops of the Azerbaijani army intensively fired on March 20, 21 and 25, using various-caliber fire and sniping weapons. The press service of the NKR Defense Army stresses that, in addition to other types of weapons, the Azerbaijani forces used AGA grenade launchers against the Karabakh positions located in Martuni direction on March 24 and 25. Despite the enemy's displayed activity, the NKR foremost troops fulfilled their task, securing protection of the frontline. 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. |