Azerbaijani attacks are "subversive terrorist acts," says Karabakh President Bako Sahakyan

On 6 September President of the Artsakh Republic attended a meeting of the Defense Army's military council and delivered a speech, according to a release issued by the NKR presidential administration.

The President reiterated that once again that the Karabakh authorities will do everything possible to keep armory of the Defense Army at an appropriate level.

Bako Sahakyan noted that together with modern equipment it is necessary to keep high the morale of the soldiers, which includes a comprehensive package of measures comprising of psychological, educational, social and other aspects.

Speaking about recent violations of the cease-fire accord the Azerbaijan armed forces, Mr Sahakyan deemed them as "subversive terrorist acts" that pose threat both to the regional security and to the entire civilized world.

He also underlined that the best way of preventing aggression is to rebuff it strongly.

"If it is not done, then the scope of instability will be definitely enlarged," said he.

Bako Sahakyan highly appreciated the fighting efficiency of the Defense Army of Artsakh, which was once again proved by the fact that it effectively neutralized all the provocations of the adversary.

Mr Sahakyan later handed in state awards to a group of servicemen for successful prevention of the advance attempt by the Azerbaijani subversive reconnaissance group.
 
On the same day he also signed a decree to offer awards. Machine gunner, private of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and Armen Manoukyan, grenade launcher operator, private of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army were awarded with the Medal "For Courage."