A 19 year old serviceman of the Artsakh military died in a car crash during trainings at a military base stationed in the northern direction.

The victim was identified as Edgar Yeremyan, the Defense Ministry of Artsakh reported.

The accident happened around 17:30, March 15. An investigation has been launched by authorities to determine details of the fatal incident.

In a statement the Defense Ministry offered condolences to the family of the soldier.