Servicemember sustains gunshot wound in firearms safety violation, says Defense Ministry

The Armenian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday that a servicemember had sustained a gunshot wound as a result of what it said was a violation of firearms handling safety rules.

“According to preliminary information, the servicemember was injured as a result of a violation of firearms handling rules. The servicemember’s life is not in danger,” Defense Ministry spokesperson Aram Torosyan said in a statement.

Other details weren’t immediately available.