YEREVAN, MAY 8, ARMENPRESS: The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan had an interview with several representatives of mass media on the occasion of the triple holiday, during which he touched upon the liberation of Shoushi among other issues.

“The fortress of Shoushi was a powerful base. It was an ancient fortress, located in the highlands and quite difficult to be liberated”, - stated the Minister of Defense, as reported by Armenpress.

Seyran Ohanyan told that the liberation process of Shoushi began back in March of 1992. He informed that the operation readiness preparation was scheduled to May 2, but due to the weather conditions it was postponed and the final date was decided May 7. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia emphasized that the liberation of Shoushi was not expected to be held on May 8. (THE FULL VERSION OF THE ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ARMENIAN).