Jalal Harutyunyan's condition is stable, with a positive dynamics - Defense Ministry
"Former Defense Minister of Artsakh Lieutenant-General Jalal Harutyunyan, who was injured during the Karabakh military operations, shows positive dynamics. His condition is assessed as stable," Spokeswoman at the Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan reported. The representative of the ministry denied specualtions about Harutyunyan's health circulated in media.
Jalal Harutyunyan was dismissed as Artsakh Defense Minister-Commander of the Defense Army on 27 October after being injured on the battlefield. Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan explained then that the decision to release Jalal Harutyunyan was dictated by the injury he sustained in the combat position and should not become a reason for discussions.
On 28 October, the Hero of Artsakh highest title was bestowed upon him.