Armenian military officer detained in connection with military barracks fire killing 15

Armenian military officer detained in connection with military barracks fire killing 15
# 01 February 2023 13:49 (UTC +04:00)

Armenian military officer was arrested in connection with January 19 fire in a barracks of a military unit in Gegharkunik province that killed 15 servicemen and seriously injured three others, APA reports citing Sputnik Armenia.

He was charged with "military malpractice, which by negligence led to the death of men" (Part 3 of Article 550 of RA Criminal Code).

According to the preliminary investigation, the fire broke out in the early hours on January 19 in the barracks of a military unit due to a serious violation of fire-safety rules.

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