Azeri soldiers uninstructed in weapon handling?December 6, 2011 - 18:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A soldier of the Azerbaijani army shot himself with his service weapon. The incident was recorded in Azerbaijan Defense Ministry’s military unit situated in Gedebey. Azeri army soldier, Shahmar Ali Shirinov, 18, opened fire from the service weapon during his post, wounding himself in the leg. The solder was taken to a hospital, with his reported as satisfactory. He was drafted from Neftchala Region Military Commissariat in 2011. Spokesperson for the Defense Ministry, Colonel Eldar Sabiroglu confirmed the fact, noting casual handling of weapon as the reason behind the incident, APA reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |