Artsakh

One Armenian Serviceman Killed, Another Wounded in Azeri Ceasefire Violation

STEPANAKERT — Serviceman of Karabakh Defense Army (NKR) Gegham Manukian (born in 1979) has been killed as a result of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani side in the northern direction of the Defense Army at about 11:00 today, the NKR Defense Ministry said in a statement.

“The NKR Defense Ministry shares the sorrow of the heavy loss and expresses support to the serviceman’s family and friends,” the Ministry said.

The Ministry said another soldier, private of the NKR Defense Army Koryun Kirakosian (born in 1988) was heavily wounded in Azeri firing in the Martakert direction at about 12:00 today.

MassisPost

Share
Published by
MassisPost

Recent Posts

Israeli Government Votes to Recognize Armenian Genocide

JERUSALEM -- The Israeli government unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s proposal on Sunday to…

12 hours ago

Iranian and Armenian Officials Participate in Launch Ceremony Held for Construction of Kajaran Tunnel

YEREVAN -- The official launch ceremony for the construction of the Kajaran Tunnel was held…

12 hours ago

Iranian Vice President and Pashinyan Discuss Infrastructure and Road Construction Projects

YEREVAN -- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, vice…

2 days ago

Constitutional Court Begins Hearing Challenges to Parliamentary Election Results

YEREVAN -- The Constitutional Court has begun examining the applications filed by seven political forces…

2 days ago

Ruben Rubinyan Chosen as Candidate for National Assembly Speaker

YEREVAN -- At a meeting of the Civil Contract Party’s board on June 25, Ruben…

2 days ago

Decision on Suspending or Removing Armenia from CSTO Will Be Made by Presidents, Russian Representative Says

MOSCOW -- A decision on suspending Armenia’s membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization or…

2 days ago