The defence ministry website stated that "the defence minister gave officials further instructions on strengthening the front line defence in areas liberated in the April clashes"
There was a sharp increase in the number of fatal accidents in 2015 – with 20 deaths reported in non-combat situations/ accidents and 39 deaths in combat situations as a result of cease fire violations.
Sargsyan said he was a strong believer in Armenia's youth but condemned those who try "to stir-up the conscious and mentality of the people, stemming from their own interests"
The 1.4 kilometer (0.9 mile) bridge will carry eight lanes of traffic and two rail lines between Europe and Asia at the entrance of the Bosphorus to the Black Sea.