3 Russian police officers killed in Caucasus gun clashFebruary 14, 2012 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Russian police officers have been killed and six injured in a gun battle with suspected insurgents in the Caucasus region, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday, February 14. The firefight took place late Monday in a forested region along the district boundary between the regions of Dagestan and Chechnya, some 950 kilometres south of the Russian capital Moscow. A police patrol came into contact with an armed group of men on Monday evening, Interfax reported citing a police spokesman. The exchange of fire lasted until nightfall. Government troops were moving to the area early Tuesday and had begun a search of the region. Rebels, Islamic extremists or bandits are usually held responsible for attacks against government forces in Russia's Caucasus regions. Pro-Kremlin forces control most cities and towns in the territory, but small bands of insurgents occupy forest and mountain hideouts, M&C said, citing DPA.   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 |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
