Armenian serviceman found dead in a military unit

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14.01.2026, 17:13

An Armenian serviceman was found dead in a military unit, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

Armenian serviceman found dead in a military unit

YEREVAN, January 14. /ARКА/. An Armenian serviceman was found dead in a military unit, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

"The body of Vahan Petrosyan was located with a gunshot wound on January 14 at around 9:50 a.m. An investigation is currently in progress to thoroughly determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," stated the Defense Ministry.-0-

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