Doubts Raised About Soldiers Being Dead or Unconscious Before Fire, Says Norair Norikian

According to the newspaper "Iravunk", lawyer Norair Norikian continues to challenge the official version of the investigation into the deaths of soldiers resulting from a fire that broke out in a military barracks in Azat village, Gegharkunik region. The lawyer stated, "There are reasonable suspicions that the boys may have been dead or unconscious before the fire. We are waiting for the results of a very important examination; at this moment, there are still many pressing questions without answers, but there is irrefutable evidence. One thing I can say at this time: whoever it may be, they will have to answer for the deaths of 15 soldiers. There cannot be any other option; we will go to the end."

For more details, refer to today's edition of the newspaper.

It is noteworthy that on January 19, around 01:30, a fire broke out in the barracks of the engineering reconnaissance battalion of the Armenian Ministry of Defense's military unit located in the area of Azat village in Gegharkunik region. As a result of the fire, 15 soldiers lost their lives, and 7 were injured.