31-Year-Old Armenian Soldier Injured in Karabakh, Underwent Surgery

At around 7:45 pm on Aug. 21, Armenian soldier Nver Garik Sargsyan, 31, serving in the de facto Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, received gunshot wounds as a result of a violation of the ceasefire regime from shots fired from the fighting positions of Azerbaijan’s army, according to a statement issued by the RA Ministry of Defense press service.

The Armenian defence ministry notes that the injuries are not serious, and after undergoing surgery, Sargsyan’s health is considered to be in stable condition. An investigation is underway.