STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Tigran Khachatryan (b. 1998) of the Artsakh Armed Forces was killed by Azerbaijani fire on Oct. 19.
Khachatryan was killed at a military outpost in the northeastern direction of the line of contact (LoC) between Artsakh and Azerbaijan at around 3:50 p.m. local time, according to a press statement published by the Artsakh Ministry of Defense.
An investigation has been launched into the incident, the ministry said, and expressed its condolences to the family, loved ones, and fellow serviceman of the deceased solider.
Khachatryan’s death comes a little over a week after Armenian Armed Forces serviceman Private Chaplin Margaryan (b. 1998) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on the morning of Oct. 11, and three weeks after another Artsakh serviceman Seyran Sargsyan (b. 1998) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on Sept. 28.
As a direct result of our weak, undemocratic, and corrupt regime.
Enough is enough. Hit back while the situation is current. Investigation into the matter is important to learn and not repeat mistakes but should not have to wait for an official report to act. By now we should have a plan of action In place, this has happened too many times.
Ցավակցում եմ զոհվածի հարազատներին և համայն հայությանը: Որքան պետք է հանդուժենք մեր մատաղ բայց քաջարի մարտիկների սպանությունը: Կարծեմ ժամանակն է իսլամից սովորելու` արյան դիմաց արյուն, կյանքի դիմաց կյանք: Հարվածին պետք է հարվածով պատասխանել: Մեր մայրերը երեխան են բերում երկիրը պաշտպանելու համար, ոչ թե…թուրքի գնդակներին բաժին դառնալու:
so where is that useless mob OSCE Minsk? why are they not condemning this latest incident? They really are a useless mob.
The latest peace talks between the two leaders has obviously had no benefits for us.We have lost too many lives. Are we going to continuously pay by Armenian lives to maintain our independance? It is about time we had a well thought out plan of action to react immediately to such crimes by dispatching a rapid reaction commando team immediately to punish these criminals.
Here we go again , another mother , father , family members are crying for there lost of beloved son , what we doing nothing !!!!! just the opposite Armenian President and Azeri President talking about peace , hopeless if you ask me , instead we must look for justice these died soldiers , wake up Armenian goverment , show some military force , instead we are sitting ducks what ever comes to us “DEAD” is accepting.
During this last meeting Serj said he and Aliev agreed to prevent aggressions at the line of contact. A few days later Azeri side kills an Armenian soldier.We have no confidence and cannot believe anything Serj tells us. The only solution is to hit back so hard at the turk that they will think twice to cowardly kill our precious young soldiers. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. ACT ACT ACT……..
I wonder how many from the diaspora would serve in the army in Arstagh if they were allowed to. It’s not ok to be a keyboard here from over there.
“from over there” – oh let me guess, you are in the middle of the war zone with bullets flying over your head, and you managed to give us such a wonderful revelation half way across the world with an emergency post.
Since you are an “insider” from Artsakh, and now that you’re here at the AW, maybe you can explain to us what the problem is that Azerbaijan is not afraid of the Armenian army, despite losing a war, and Armenians have been dying without consequences for this long. Go ahead, we are listening.
If you people want to make better sense of the deaths we are suffering on the border, think of what’s happening as a war, a war that needs to be fought to preserve Artsakh independence and Armenia’s security. Because Baku cannot wage a full scale war against Armenia (because it fears repercussions from Moscow and Tehran and wants to avoid a full scale war) it is engaging in a war of attrition on the border instead. Their tactic is “death by a thousands cuts”. The four day war in April 2016 was also part of this strategy. They are hoping to demoralize Armenians, perhaps even foment an internal revolt or a revolution. Therefore, every time we despair and panic or attack our government for what’s going on, Baku wins.
As I said, you people need to think of the deadly border skirmishes as a war to make better sense of the lives lost. It is also important to take into consideration that the fighting is also giving our military very valuable lessons and combat experience. Our country is located in the south Caucasus. Having a combat experienced military is essential. And there is nothing like a limited war like what’s going on to hone your military’s combat skills. Remember that between 1994 and 2014 our military was sitting idle and growing dangerously complacent. I’m glad our military got a big slap on the face in April 2016. Now, they are taking matters much more seriously and they are slowly getting their act in order.
To gain or maintain the sacred right to a nation-state we must be readily willing to sacrifice the lives of our young men. It’s been this way since the dawn of history. Small nations like us don’t get a free pass by the global community. Let’s remember Thomas Jefferson’s famous quote: The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants”. This applies to all nations regardless of size. Therefore, let’s not lament our deaths on the border, let’s instead be proud of our fighters and let’s honor them. The men on the borders are war heroes and they are gaining for our military very valuable combat experience.
I rather have this kind of a war than a full scale war which would be devestating for Armenia.
So since Azerbaijan is afraid of Russia then you admit that the Armenian government is incompetent, since they have not solved this problem for more than two decades. Thanks.
When did I say the Armenian government is not incompetent? Yerevan’s complimentary politcis borders on the verge of lunacy. So, of course Armenian officials are incompetent, they are Armenian after all. I mean take a close look at how you people think here. No wonder Armenia has been in the plight it’s been in for the past one thousand years…
That s what happens when you have corruption all the way into the military ranks and no discipline. The government and oligarchs do not care ,it s not their children or grandchildren who are dying.
The Armenian army has weakened ,young guys are leaving the country by the thousand because of our corrupt and unjust government. There is no justice in Armenia our soldiers are even being killed by our own soldiers and no one is taken to court and punished.
Բերանն արնոտ Մարդակերը էն անբան
Հազար դարում հազիվ դառավ Մարդասպան.
Ձեռքերն արնոտ գնում է նա դեռ կամկար,
Ու հեռու է մինչև Մարդը իր ճամփան:
Հովհաննես Թումանյան 1918
When we treat the azeris with kid gloves this is what you get Armenian soldiers being killed on a weekly basis,we need to stop pussy footing and give them a severe blow every time they kill our soldier.
The only way Azeris will ever stop this aggression, is if Armenians make it a point to take more and more land with every death. Or at least expand the neutral zone more and more, and make their border villages uninhabitable. The fact that this insanity has been going on for the past few decades means there are external forces dictating what can and can’t be done for Armenians of Artsakh and THEIR OWN security. I’m willing to bet that Russia pretends that “it has no say in Artsakh” then turns around and orders the Armenian government what can and can’t be done behind the scenes. Either that or we have an INCOMPETENT government in Armenia, take you pick, apparatchiks it can’t be neither.
And every time this happens, some “level headed analysts who are in tune with reality” (most of the time Russia cheerleaders posing as Armenian nationalists) quickly show up on these comments sections accusing everyone of being “keyboard warriors” – when in reality that’s exactly what they are, and worse. We have an army, we have every right to be “keyboard warriors” because that would mean we care about our nation, and there are far more ways than one in helping the nation achieve its security, besides serving on the front lines. And those that are doing that God bless them.
From the continuous nature of these border incidents it is becoming clear that things are not as simple as they seem. It is obvious that foreign governments are preventing Armenia from an all out war, which by the way will be economically disastrous for us. There is however no excuse not to act decisivly. A short but painful blow every time this happens will soon make Aliev think twice before he attempts anything again. We must have a quick sharp plan of action in place. It does not help our cause if we have to borrow money from Russia to buy their weapons. All Armenians should pay one percent of their income annually to help our country stand tall and act independantly. Money can be cotrolled by our political parties and the Armenian government jointly.
From the continuous nature of these border crimes it becomes evident that Azeries are playng a game of attrition and the Armenian government is not being allowed to respond with an all out punishment. It is probable that foreign governments are putting us under pressure and stopping an all out war which by the way will be economically disastrous. There is no excuse however not to have a plan in place for a short sharp response team to discourage Aliev from repeating these attrocities. It does not help our cause when we have to approach Russia with cap in hsnd and beg for a loan to buy their weopens. It is about time every Armenian gave one percent of their annual income to help our homeland stand tall and proud and buy with our own cash.