Defense ministry articles
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Soldier injured in Kirants mine blast – Defense Ministry
A sapper has been injured during demining work in the village of Kirants in Armenia’s Tavush province. The Ministry of Defense Aram Tonoyan confirmed the news to Public Radio of Armenia. “A soldier has bern injured in mine explosion. According to preliminary data, his life is not in danger,” said Aram Torosyan.
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Armenian Defense Ministry denies reports on shooting from Azerbaijani side
The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied reports claiming that the Azerbaijani forces opened fire in the direction of Tavush. According to the Ministry, the information is being disseminated by some unknown users on social media. “The information being circulated is false and untrue. The Ministry of Defense urges the public to follow the department’s official …
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Russian Defense Ministry's Personnel Chief Yuri Kuznetsov arrested on bribery charges
The head of the main personnel department of the Russian Defence Ministry, Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, who was detained the day before, has been arrested on suspicion of taking a particularly large bribe. A criminal case has been opened against Kuznetsov, announced Svetlana Petrenko, the official representative of the Russian Investigative Committee on Tuesday, May 14. While serving as the head of the 8th Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, from...