A 10-year-old Armenian boy loads Kalashnikov cartridges as troops exchange fire with Azeri forces near the village of Adillu in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) on February 24, 1993, during the height of the 1988-1994 First Nagorno-Karabakh War.

8 comments

1. Young lad for sure. I Doubt he’s 10.

   But yes, as always, way too young to be in combat…

2. He looks more annoyed they stopped him to take a picture

3. Despite Armenia recently losing Artsakh I’m still proud of the victory in the 90’s.

   We were outgunned, outmanned, fighting against Chechen and Afghan terrorist.
   Armenia was destroyed because of a heavy earthquake in 1988, economic collapse and many more bad stuff going on.

   Despite all of the challenges we had an incredible morale and solidarity among us. Winning the war in the 90’s was a MUST for Armenians and we did it!

4. Not impressed. I’ve seen kids here in the USA have better aim then these terrorists…

5. Did they lose the war recently, like in less than 24 hours?

6. On god that generation was built different. I remember when Vazgen got on TV and broadcasted he needs 500 men to volunteer to hold a position near the front line but its a suicide mission and most likely who ever comes isnt coming back home. I think thousands of men showed up

7. That boy today: “WHAT?”

8. RKG-3? It’s rare to see this grenade nowadays