Zakir Hasanov: "A group of servicemen, who grossly violated the confidentiality regime, was discharged from army"

“In recent days some social network users have been sharing non-official photos and video footage regarding combat operations on the state border” said the minister of defense

"In recent days some social network users have been sharing non-official photos and video footage regarding combat operations on the state border, which causes serious concern to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense," Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov said at the official meeting at the Central Command Post, Ministry told Qazet.az.

"As a result of the activities carried out by the command staff of the Azerbaijan Army, a group of servicemen, who grossly violated the confidentiality regime by posting such publications, was identified. A decision was made to discharge these servicemen from the army, the collected materials were sent to law enforcement agencies to give a legal assessment of the acts committed by them," noted Minister.