An Armenian contract serviceman, identified as Yeprem Gevorgyan, sustained a gunshot injury while performing combat duty during the night, according to a report published by the news outlet Ishkhanutyun.
The serviceman was transported to the Muratsan Military Hospital in Yerevan for medical treatment.
According to the initial media report, Gevorgyan was unconscious following the incident and had reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder area.
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has subsequently provided preliminary information about the circumstances of the injury.
Defense Ministry Provides Preliminary Explanation
According to the Ministry of Defense, initial information suggests that the serviceman was injured as a result of a violation of firearm handling regulations.
The ministry’s statement indicates a possible connection between the incident and the improper handling or use of a weapon.
However, the precise circumstances of the incident have not been fully established in the information made available.
Serviceman’s Life Reportedly Not in Danger
The Ministry of Defense has also stated that the serviceman’s life is not in danger.
This update follows the earlier report that he had been transported to the hospital in an unconscious condition.
The available information does not specify his current level of consciousness or provide further details about his medical treatment.
No additional official information about the incident or any subsequent investigation was included in the statements provided.
Further details may become available as the circumstances
