The Azerbaijani side violated the ceasefire 31 times at the line of contact with the Karabakh forces last night, NKR Defense Ministry reports.

The rival fired more than 350 shots from firearms of different calibers in the direction of the Armenian positions.

Private of the NKR Defense Army Gevorg Arthur Harutyunyan, born in 1996, was mortally wounded in mine explosion at about 15:00, August 2nd.

Investigation into the details of the case is under way.

The NKR Defense Ministry shares the sorrow of the heavy loss and expresses its support to the families and friends of the soldier.