Armenia’s Defense Ministry reports death of contract soldier in explosion

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24.09.2026, 13:34

A contract soldier, identified as D.K., died on September 24 following an explosion under as-yet undetermined circumstances, Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports.

Armenia’s Defense Ministry reports death of contract soldier in explosion

YEREVAN, September 24. /ARKA/. A contract soldier, identified as D.K., died on September 24 following an explosion under as-yet undetermined circumstances, Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports.

The soldier's family has been informed of the incident in accordance with established procedure.

An investigation is underway to fully establish the circumstances of the incident, the Armenian defense agency stated.

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