Fire in Barracks on Groong Podcast

Karen Vrtanesyan: Catastrophe in Azat

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:41:21 +0400

Some time between 00:30 and 1:00 am on January 19th a fire broke out in a temporary military barracks housing a company of sappers in the Armenian Army, in Gegharkunik province. The fire quickly spread and as a result 15 men died, and 3 who escaped were severely injured. Our condolences to the families and loved ones and to the entire Armenian nation on this tragic loss.

References Made During The Show

Terms used:
- Firehose of falsehood
- Coup proofing
Books:
- The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century by Moisés Naím
- Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century by Sergei Guriev, Daniel Treisman

Discussion

Catastrophe in Azat, Gegharkunik

The images released to the media show a shabby house in the Azat village, not what you’d expect for a military barracks. Various government representatives later explained that this house, which had one entrance and the windows had metal bars on them, was temporary and started being used as a barracks either after 2020, 2021 or September 2022 depending on whose account you want to trust.

Karen Vrtanesyan: Catastrophe in Azat

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:41:21 +0400

Episode Summary

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Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 211, Jan 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Wrap-up

We hope you found our #ArtsakhBlockade Flash Update helpful. We invite your feedback and your suggestions. You can find us on most social media and podcast platforms. Thanks to Laura Osborn for the music on our podcasts.

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 211, Jan 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Episode Summary

Ongoing Gas Cutoff. Electricity Grid Ooverload. Effects on the Community. School Closures. Bakeries. Work to Restore Energy. Tragic accident in Geghargunik military outpost.

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