The Armenian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday that a servicemember had sustained a gunshot wound as a result of what it said was a violation of firearms handling safety rules.
“According to preliminary information, the servicemember was injured as a result of a violation of firearms handling rules. The servicemember’s life is not in danger,” Defense Ministry spokesperson Aram Torosyan said in a statement.
Other details weren’t immediately available.
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