Azerbaijan claims Armenia's serious military losses July 14, 2020 10:22 More than 20 militaries, military equipment and infrastructure of Armenia fell under fire of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.
Chechen Mufti's call for modest weddings perceived as informal recommendation July 14, 2020 10:14 The instructions of the Mufti of Chechnya, Salakh Mezhiev, to hold modest weddings are only advisory in nature, Orientalists and political analysts believe.
OSCE condemns military operations of Armenia and Azerbaijan July 14, 2020 09:59 The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group have condemned the ceasefire violations committed by Armenia and Azerbaijan. Baku cannot allow civilian objects and dwelling settlements in the area of the incident to be bombarded, an expert believes.
Former Azerbaijani Defence Minister detained after shelling attacks on border July 13, 2020 23:49 Ragim Gaziev is accused of engagement in activities aimed against the state and calls for the seizure of public institutions, the State Security Service of Azerbaijan reports.
Death toll of shelling attacks on border between Armenia and Azerbaijan reaches 13 July 13, 2020 23:37 Three Armenian soldiers were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds after a shelling attack from the Azerbaijani side, the authorities of Armenia reported. The total number of deceased and wounded in shelling attacks which took place on July 12 and 13 on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia reached 13 people.
In Armenia, Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father by prior conspiracy July 13, 2020 21:48 The General Prosecutor's Office has approved the indictment against three Khachaturyan sisters. They are accused of killing their father by prior conspiracy. The case against the youngest of the sisters, who was recognized insane, will be considered separately, the TASS reports with reference to advocate Alexei Liptser.
Armenian policemen wounded on border with Azerbaijan July 13, 2020 21:42 While on duty on the border in the Tavush District, two fighters of the police internal troops were slightly injured during a shelling attack from the Azerbaijani side, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Armenia reported.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of July 6-12, 2020 July 13, 2020 15:09 Statistics of the coronavirus infection spread in the Caucasus and impact of the pandemic on the everyday life of people living in the countries of Southern Caucasus and southern regions of Russia; armed clash on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia; public outcry around the murder in Vienna of a blogger criticizing Ramzan Kadyrov, – see the review of these and other events in the Caucasus during the week of July 6-12, 2020, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
Armenia reports new shelling attacks on Azerbaijani border July 13, 2020 15:07 Azerbaijani militaries continued shelling attacks on the border with the Tavush Region, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported. The shelling was carried out on the positions stationed near dwelling settlements, the country's ombudsperson has stated.
Chechen law enforcer equates smokers to terrorists July 13, 2020 14:54 The residents of Chechnya-cigarette-smokers should be attracted to public works, a local police officer has announced. By comparing smokers to drug addicts and terrorists, he threatened them with public rebukes and forced cleaning of mosques.
Sources report searches of relatives of murdered Ingush rights defender July 13, 2020 11:29 In Ingushetia, law enforcers are conducting searches of the homes of Musa Aushev and his nephews, who are relatives of the rights defender, Maksharip Aushev, killed in 2009.
Coronavirus diagnosed in 28 Georgian militaries in Afghanistan July 13, 2020 11:26 The coronavirus was detected in the Georgian military servicemen, who were in Afghanistan within the "Strong Support" NATO's mission. They all returned to their homeland and are treated in hospital.
Azerbaijan claims three casualties in battle on Armenian border July 13, 2020 11:20 Three soldiers perished and four others were wounded in a fight on the border with Armenia, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.
Georgy Guev's fellow countrymen rally in his support in Vladikavkaz July 12, 2020 11:39 Residents of Vladikavkaz, who were denied a motor rally in support of Georgy Guev, a native of North Ossetia, accused of financing terrorism, made a photo with posters "I/We Guev Georgy".
Resident of Georgia injured in shootout with South-Ossetian border guards July 12, 2020 11:24 Zaza Kakheladze, a Georgian citizen, opened fire at detention; this is the first such incident in 12 years, the KGB (Committee of State Security) of South Ossetia has stated. The Georgian party has condemned the actions of South-Ossetian law enforcers.
Azerbaijani journalist goes on hunger strike in SIZO July 12, 2020 11:11 Azerbaijan has completed a preliminary inquiry into the criminal case opened against Afghan Sadygov, the head of the "Azel.tv" website. He has gone on a hunger strike, insisting on his innocence, his wife has stated.
Law enforcers publicly scold three residents of Chechnya for dangerous driving July 12, 2020 10:56 The fathers of the young men, caught by Chechen law enforcers for violating traffic rules, have stated to the camera that they felt disgraced by the behaviour of their sons. Law enforcers should have not humiliated the fathers, Instagram users and local residents have noted.
Chechen Mufti's instructions about weddings surprise social network users July 11, 2020 18:56 It is recommended to invite minimum of guests to the wedding; while a wedding cortege should not consist of more than two cars, Salakh Mezhiev, the Mufti of Chechnya, has announced. His statement looks illogic amid the authorities' lift of ban on weddings, Instagram users believe.
Azerbaijan reports 49 shelling attacks on the frontline July 11, 2020 18:15 During the last 24 hours, the positions of the Azerbaijani Army deployed in the Karabakh conflict zone and on the Armenian border were shelled for 49 times, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated today.
Abkhazia announces opening of humanitarian corridor on Georgian border July 11, 2020 17:49 The authorities of Abkhazia have decided to open the border from July 13 to July 17, so that local residents could return home from Georgia. All the returnees have to undergo health control.