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ARMENIAN SOLIDER KILLED BY BULLET OF AZERBAIJANI SNIPER - DEFENSE MINISTRY
August 24, 2013 | 12:09
YEREVAN. - Armenian Defense Ministry issued a statement in connection
with the Friday incident on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"The data we obtain brings us to a conclusion that Armenian servicemen
sustained gunshot wounds as a result of actions of Azerbaijani sniper
who was firing from a distance of 700-800 meters.
By this tragic incident Azerbaijan is trying to destabilize previously
rather stable situation on the border between Armenia and the
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Azerbaijan "reminds" the Nakhchivan
voters whom they "owe their lives and well-being". From now on,
President of Azerbaijan personally and his military and political
administration will bear responsibility for the life of each Armenian
and Azerbaijani soldier.
Under these developments, we attach particular importance to
coordination and implementation of a mechanism to investigate
incidents on the border, and urge the OSCE Minsk Group to use all
possible leverage to overcome the obstacles placed by Azerbaijan
towards creation of such mechanisms," the statement reads.
Investigation department of the Ministry has launched criminal
proceedings on charges of a murder motivated by national, racial and
religious intolerance.
On Friday morning, servicemen of N military unit Norair Petrosyan and
Arthur Asoyan, both being wounded, were found in a post. The soldiers
were taken to Agarak hospital where Norair Petrosyan died. The incident
was registered in the morning near Agarak on the border between Armenia
and Azerbaijan. Arthur Asoyan's injuries are not life-threatening.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
August 24, 2013 | 12:09
YEREVAN. - Armenian Defense Ministry issued a statement in connection
with the Friday incident on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"The data we obtain brings us to a conclusion that Armenian servicemen
sustained gunshot wounds as a result of actions of Azerbaijani sniper
who was firing from a distance of 700-800 meters.
By this tragic incident Azerbaijan is trying to destabilize previously
rather stable situation on the border between Armenia and the
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Azerbaijan "reminds" the Nakhchivan
voters whom they "owe their lives and well-being". From now on,
President of Azerbaijan personally and his military and political
administration will bear responsibility for the life of each Armenian
and Azerbaijani soldier.
Under these developments, we attach particular importance to
coordination and implementation of a mechanism to investigate
incidents on the border, and urge the OSCE Minsk Group to use all
possible leverage to overcome the obstacles placed by Azerbaijan
towards creation of such mechanisms," the statement reads.
Investigation department of the Ministry has launched criminal
proceedings on charges of a murder motivated by national, racial and
religious intolerance.
On Friday morning, servicemen of N military unit Norair Petrosyan and
Arthur Asoyan, both being wounded, were found in a post. The soldiers
were taken to Agarak hospital where Norair Petrosyan died. The incident
was registered in the morning near Agarak on the border between Armenia
and Azerbaijan. Arthur Asoyan's injuries are not life-threatening.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am