Armenian fallen soldier honored with posthumous award

Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree to posthumously award fallen soldier Hrachik Philiposyan with the Medal for Combat Service for his bravery and dedication shown while defending the country’s borders.

The private was killed by Azerbaijani gunfire in a combat position near the village of Verin Shorzha on June 18.

The Defense Ministry has not yet issued an official statement on the incident. It confirmed the shootings to the media, promising to release details.

The fallen soldier was from Byurakan village of Aragatsotn Province.