Armenian citizens were in ‘Dashnak’ battalion fighting against Azerbaijan, Davit Manukyan admits

During the court hearing on March 13 at the Baku Military Court, the accused, Davit Manukyan, an Armenian citizen and a former officer and Major General of the Armenian Armed Forces, testified, Report informs.

Manukyan, born and registered in the Republic of Armenia, admitted that Jirayr Sefilyan was the commander of the special military battalion "Shushi," which fought against the Azerbaijani state in Karabakh.

Responding to questions, Manukyan mentioned he was unaware that Sefilyan was born in Beirut, Lebanon, stating, "He came from 'Western Armenia,' but was an Armenian citizen."

He also confirmed that the "Dashnak" battalion fighting against Azerbaijan in Karabakh consisted of various detachments. "There were people from Karabakh and Armenian citizens in these detachments," he added.