Artsakh soldier killed in landmine explosion

YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. A 20 year old soldier of Artsakh has been killed in a landmine explosion April 17.

The incident happened at a military position stationed in the northern direction of the Defense Army of Artsakh.

The soldier has been identified as Ruslan Manukyan, the Defense Ministry of Artsakh told ARMENPRESS.

In a statement the Defense Ministry offered condolences to the family and friends of the 20 year old serviceman.

An investigation has been launched to determine circumstances of the deadly incident.

English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan