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The acting Chief of Police, former defense minister of the Artsakh Republic Levon Mnatsakanyan attended on Monday the hearing of the Investigative Commission examining the circumstances of the April military operation in 2016. During the Four-Day war Mnatsakanyan served as the Commander of the Defense Army,

Following the commission session, Mnatsakanyan held a briefing with reporters. “I responded to all questions raised by the commission members. I was sincerer and presented the reality that was during the April War,” Mnatsakanyan told reporters.

Asked about the possible gaps during the military activities, and whether those could affect the course of was, Mnatsakanyan replied: “No, definitely.” In his words no circumstance can ever undermine the victory of the Armenian side. “Artsakh defense Army was able to fulfill its task during the April war,” added Mnatsakanyan.

Mnatsakanyan, however, noted there have always been room for improvement in the army building and the Defense Army continues its work in that direction. In his words, from 2 to 5 of April in 2016 the Armenian side suffered 75 losses, 35 of which were conscripts.