"We have to exert great efforts to overcome the difficult situation occured after the signed document on Karabakh and ensure the future development of our country," the former Artsakh and Armenian Defense Minister, Hero of Artsakh Seyran Ohanyan stated during the opposition rally in Yerevan. Ohanyan stressed that he had the honor to be in Artsakh, serve to the Republic of Artsakh and Armenia for years, work with supreme commanders-in-chief who had worked hard and created the newest history of our country. In his words, the people and the statehood remain the supreme commanders-in-chief for him.
Ohanyan referred to failures of the recent war which, per him, were reflected in the trilateral statement, yet insisted the Armenian army, the people and generals didn't lose.
"The authorities are the ones, who suffered a defeat through their negligent actions, for failing to properly assess the military-political situation and use efficiently the available resources and means," stated the former minister. He reminded that the length of the Artsakh front line with Azerbaijan was 283 km long, and the enemy managed to break through the defense line in only two locations at the width of 20km, which allowed it to further advance.
"I am confident we could prevent the enemy's advance, especially in mountainous and forested areas. On my and your behalf let me bow to dignified and hero servicemen and commanders, who defended the Armenian people, and in case of a need will do again, irrespective of the fact who is in power," Ohanyan said.
"Our defeat was the result of incompetent command. I wouldn't raise this if I didn't see our failures and defeats continue today," Ohanyan stressed, vowing support to Vazgen Manukyan, the PM's candidate from the opposition.