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Armenian Soldier Vahan Tatoyan Killed By Azerbaijani Sniper Fire Near Yeraskh

Armenian serviceman Vahan Tatoyan (born in 1975) was killed by Azerbaijani sniper fire 16 August at 09:50 AM, the Armenian Ministry of Defense reports.

The Azerbaijani Armed Forces undertook a provocation in the Nakhichevan direction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, in the Yeraskh section.

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia shares the grief of the loss and expresses support to the family and friends of the deceased serviceman.

As a result of the retaliatory actions taken by the Armenian side, the enemy suffered losses, the Ministry said.

Source: Zartonk Media

Vigen Avetisyan

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