04/06/2012 17:12
Azerbaijan grossly violated cease fire regime
Today, on June 4, according to preliminary information, Azerbaijan once again grossly violated the ceasefire, trying to break into Armenian military posts in the north-eastern region of the contact line between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan, near the villages of Berdavan and Chinari, Tavush region, Armenian Defense Ministry’s press service reports.
Armenian forces repulsed the enemy offensive due to the brave action and the corresponding measures undertaken. As a result of Azerbaijan’s diversion attack, Armenian servicemen Hrach Sargsyan, Zohrab Balabekyan and Karen Davtyan were killed. Some soldiers were wounded.
Investigation is being carried out connected with the incident. Armenia’s Military Prosecutor and Defense Ministry’s Special Investigation Group have arrived at the scene.
Armenian armed forces control the situation at the contact line and take up corresponding steps.
Armenian Defense Ministry offers its deep condolences to families of fallen soldiers.