The Minister of Defence received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Iran to Armenia

On September 1, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani. The meeting was attended by the Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Colonel Bahman Sadeghin. A number of topics of Armenian-Iranian cooperation, as well as regional security issues were discussed. The Ambassador was briefed on the details about the Azerbaijani provocation near Sotk, on September 1.

01/09/2023

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Recently, the Ministry of Defence received a new report from doctors, according to which, as a result of the intensive resuscitation measures taken once again, Narek Poghosyan's heartbeat was restored. The serviceman has a serious gunshot wound and is in an extremely serious condition. The resuscitation actions to save the life of the serviceman continue. The Ministry of Defence removes the name of Narek Karen Poghosyan from the previous release and expresses regrets to the public and the family of the serviceman.

01/09/2023

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Servicemen killed in action as a result of the Azerbaijani provocation on September 1 are: Andranik Arshak Antonyan, Arsen Aleksandr Mkrtichyan, Vachagan Saro Vardanyan, Narek Karen Poghosyan. The Ministry of Defence shares the heavy sorrow of the loss and expresses support to the co-servicemen and the family members of the servicemen who gave their lives during the selfless defence of the Motherland.

01/09/2023

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The situation on the front line is relatively stable

As of 5:30 p.m., the situation on the front line is relatively stable. The Ministry of Defence will make a statement of any changes of the situation.

01/09/2023

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As a result of the Azerbaijani provocation, the Armenian side has 3 killed in action and 2 wounded. The Ministry of Defence will make a statement on the data of the deceased servicemen, as well as on the health condition of the wounded serviceman later, after informing the families of the servicemen in the proper, established manner.

01/09/2023

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Тhe intensity of the fire continues to decrease

As of 3։15 p.m., there is no change to the situation. The intensity of the fire continues to decrease. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report.

01/09/2023

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As of 2։50 p.m., there is no change in the situation. The intensity of the fire continues to decrease. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report.

01/09/2023

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Тhe intensity of the fire continues to decrease

As of 2:30 p.m., the intensity of the fire continues to decrease. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report.

01/09/2023

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The intensity of Azerbaijani AF fire has decreased

As of 2:15 p.m., the intensity of Azerbaijani AF fire toward the Armenian combat outposts in the vicinities of Sotk and Norabak has decreased. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report on any development of the situation.

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The Ministry of Defence presents video footage that clearly shows how the Azerbaijani armed forces are concentrating additional resources in the direction of Sotk. Of note: the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan denied the information we published about it.

01/09/2023

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Azerbaijani armed forces units continue to fire from fire arms and mortars towards the Armenian combat outposts nearby Sotk and Norabak

As of 1:50 p.m., there is no change in the situation. Azerbaijani armed forces units continue to fire from fire arms and mortars towards the Armenian combat outposts nearby Sotk and Norabak. The Armenian Armed Forces units are taking appropriate protective measures. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report.

01/09/2023

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Units of the Azerbaijani armed forces continue to fire from fire arms and mortars towards the Armenian combat outposts nearby Sotk and Norabak

At around 1:30 p.m., Units of the Azerbaijani armed forces continue to fire from fire arms and mortars towards the Armenian combat outposts nearby Sotk and Norabak. The Ministry of Defence will make an additional report.

01/09/2023

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