Defense Ministry spokesman, Colonel Ramiz Malikovrefused to name the soldier saying he died of a disease, APA reports.

The spokesman said the number of deaths from diseases has decreased in the Azerbaijani Army recently, "Such cases are experienced in most countries."

Malikov also said some persons and organizations spread rumors saying the number of death cases has risen in the Army, insanitary problems become intensive. "However, the problem on insanitary has been removed," he noted.