Artsrun Hovhannisyan has been dismissed as Armenia defense ministry spokesperson.

“I thank each soldier and officer of the Armenian Armed Forces for being authorized and honored to represent their interests to the public,” Hovhannisyan wrote on his Facebook.

“During the 23 years of my service, I dreamed of pursuing a military education. I am happy to continue my service in the Armenian Armed Forces in the field of military education,” he said.