STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 20, ARMENPRESS. Artsakh Defense Army serviceman Vahram Avagyan, 20, has been killed from a gunshot wound at 13:15 January 30 at a military base. Artsakh’s Defense Ministry said the circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.

An investigation has been launched, the Defense Ministry said.

In a statement, the Ministry of Defense of Artsakh expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased soldier.

UPDATES:

16:58 - Artsakh authorities said the base where the incident happened was not at the border and the fatal shooting was not caused by enemy fire. 

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan