Armenian Soldier Killed on Border With Azerbaijan: Defense Ministry

Armenian soldiers take their position on the front line in Tavush region, Armenia, on July 14, 2020. Armenian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Photo

MOSCOW—An Armenian soldier was killed on Wednesday in an exchange of fire on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenia’s defense ministry said.

It said the soldier was killed when Azeri forces fired at Armenian servicemen who had tried to prevent Azerbaijan carrying out “fortification works” at the border.