Artsakh serviceman shot dead in unknown circumstances

STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 16, ARMENPRESS. A serviceman of the Defense Army of Artsakh has died from a gunshot wound in unknown circumstances, the Ministry of Defense of Artsakh said.

18-year-old Vahe Babayan, a serviceman of the Defense Army, suffered a fatal gunshot wound around 14:17, December 15, in circumstances yet to be determined while on duty at a military base in the north-eastern direction of the Defense Army.

An investigation is underway to determine details of the incident.

The Defense Ministry extended condolences to the family and friends of the serviceman.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan