Media Review for October 17

Will VPNs  be closed?

The site “Redaktor.az” warns that from tomorrow access to the VPN may be blocked. Through this particular service, it is possible to access social networks, which are closed in the country due to martial law. The Ministry of Communications said that in connection with the VPN, educational work was carried out among the population; in addition, people themselves should also be responsible in this matter. The enemy is looking for a way to commit provocations; in this sense, cyber space is the most acceptable. If VPN is not loaded into phones, then the other party will not be able to receive information from us. Currently operating VPNs are issued free of charge for a period of 20-30 days. If to take into account that the VPN has been used for free since September 27, then it may close for its users from tomorrow.

After 27 years, two outposts resumed their activities

The website “Metbuat.az” writes that two outposts “Chakhyrly” and “Mahmudlu” resumed their activity on the border with Iran in the territory of the liberated from occupation Jabrayil region. Both outposts hoisted state flags, the official opening ceremony of the outposts took place. In October 1993, the region was occupied by the Armenians.

Ganja comes under fire from the territory of Armenia

The website “Müsavat.com” writes that 12 people became victims of the night rocket attack on Ganja from the territory of Armenia; more than 40 people were wounded. Mingechevir was also subjected to rocket fire. One of the rockets hit the Tekstialnaya town called in Ganja and near school # 29. At present, rescue operations are underway to remove possible victims from the wreckage. There were explosions in the direction of Goranboy and Mingechevir. -0-