Kurds settled in the Armenian lands in 1940-50s. They haven’t built anything, they live in the houses of the Armenians built 100 years ago. Moreover, they know that sooner or later Armenians would return, so they are not comfortable on our lands. They think Armenian tourists are coming after their grandfathers’ gold. They destroy our churches, forts hoping to find gold.

Accompanied by Deputy Head dealing with staff Lt. Colonel A.Toumanyan and battalion commander S.Titanyan (of the regiment headed by Colonel A.Ohanyan) we go to the operational base stations.
Just the first station impressed us. The shelter was firm, clean, clear and equipped according to the modern requests. There were sleeping dining rooms, kitchen, armoury and other conveniences which are necessary for full-fledged service. A big consideration is given for keeping soldiers’ food.

On regiment Commander Colonel S.Grigoryan’s car we move to the front line. The car is full of soft drinks.
-I can’t go there empty-handed, it’s become a habit, – says the Colonel.
There are defensive installations everywhere.
-Are they shooting?
-Every day and a lot. We request our soldiers to maintain service discipline, resist provocations, not to shoot if not necessary, – explains regiment Commandeer.

On the initiative of RA MOD and disabled persons NGO “Satar” basketball players “Bazeh” and “Artsiv” teams meeting-show was organized in MOD administrative complex’s playing grounds.
As mentioned Gagik Danielyan, liberation war participant, NGO-s executive director, “Satar” was created in January, 2012 on the initiative of Artsakh war participants and servicemen-1st group disabled.

On June 4 in Yerevan State University a Republican conference on “Security of Armenia in the Context of Regional Military-Political Processes” was held. Conference participants spoke on situation in Syria as well as world financial crisis considering it in the point of view of security of Armenia.

Motorised infantry regiment under the command of Lt. Colonel G.Tevosyan was recognized as the best according to the results of operational readiness for 2011 training year and was awarded with challenge flag of honour.

On May 25 the Last Bell Day was celebrated in the republic. It was celebrated also in RA MOD Military-Sports College after Monteh Melkonyan. On the solemn ceremony of the graduates Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, high-ranking officers, guests, parents were present.