Russian soldier killed in Gyumri

A Russian soldier serving at the Russian military base in the Armenian city of Gyumri was stabbed to death on Saturday night (22 April) in a shopping area close to the base. The victim was named as 21 year old Dimitri Yalpayev who was a contract soldier.

Armenian media say that the authorites have identified the murderer, who they say was himself a former soldier, adding that he had mental problems whilst serving in the Armenian army recently.

Relations between the Armenian population of Gyumri and the Russian soldiers became very strained after an incident in January 2015 during which a Russian soldier killed a whole family of seven in their home.

Gyumri is the headquarters of the 102 Armoured Regiment of the Russian Army, which was recently also visited by President Putin. Around 3000 Russian soldiers  are reported to be on the base, although some reports suggest that the numbers have recently increaed.

spurce: commonspace.eu with agencies

photo Russian soldier Dimitri Yalpayev, killed in Gyumri on 22 April 2017

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.
Editor's choice
News
Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Italy

Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Italy

A Ukrainian citizen suspected of participating in the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has been arrested, German prosecutors said on Thursday 21 August. The suspect, identified only as Serhii K. in line with German privacy rules, was arrested overnight in Italy’s Rimini province, federal prosecutors said. According to an AP report, they added that he is believed to be one of the coordinators of the operation.

Popular

Editor's choice
News
Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Italy

Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Italy

A Ukrainian citizen suspected of participating in the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has been arrested, German prosecutors said on Thursday 21 August. The suspect, identified only as Serhii K. in line with German privacy rules, was arrested overnight in Italy’s Rimini province, federal prosecutors said. According to an AP report, they added that he is believed to be one of the coordinators of the operation.