New details have emerged about the Azerbaijani soldier who went AWOL, crossed into Armenia and caused a shooting incident in Syunik, including that he held two local children at gunpoint. The children were saved by their mother, who engaged the attacker and attempted to cover his firearm with her hand, sustaining serious injuries, but her condition is stable and there is no danger to her life.
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[UPDATE]: Azeri soldier goes AWOL, wanders into Armenia, injures villager before being apprehended

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