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 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:28
Alina Hovhannisyan

Defense Ministry reports death of  soldier

Defense Ministry reports death of  soldier

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of Defense of Armenia has reported the death of serviceman Grigor  Edgarovich Zakaryan, whose body was found on August 13 with a gunshot  wound.

An investigation is underway to fully clarify the circumstances  surrounding the incident.

"The Ministry of Defense expresses its condolences and support to the  family members, relatives, and fellow servicemen of the soldier," the  ministry's statement reads.

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