STEPANAKERT. – A civilian was killed by Azerbaijani sniper in Askeran Region of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday.
The man was working in the field on his tractor at around 2p.m. when Azerbaijani side opened fire. As a result of ceasefire violation by Azerbaijani side, the villager was fatally wounded in his face and died at the scene, Nagorno-Karabakh Prosecutor's Office reported.
A criminal case has been launched on the charges of a murder based on racist, national and religious hatred.