Azerbaijani soldier martyred in clash with Armenia

Soldier martyred after Armenian forces violated ceasefire by opening fire, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry says

Azerbaijani soldier martyred in clash with Armenia

An Azerbaijani soldier was martyred in a clash at Armenia-Azerbaijan frontline, according to Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry on Saturday.

In a statement, the ministry said Armenian forces violated the cease-fire and martyred a soldier, identified as Samet Alisov, in the shooting.

Azerbaijan and Armenia remain in dispute over the occupied Karabakh region. Karabakh broke away from Azerbaijan in 1991 with Armenian military' support, and a peace process has yet to be implemented.