Armenia investigates foreign bikers’ access to frontline without checks

Armenia’s Ministry of Defence has launched an internal investigation after a Swiss citizen on a motorcycle rode up to a frontline military position without being stopped.

The individual was identified as Sandro Schmid, who recently travelled through Armenia, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

🇦🇲 Минобороны Армении начало служебное расследование по поводу инцидента с участием гражданина Швейцарии, некого Сандро Шмида, сообщают армянские СМИ.

Турист из Швейцарии недавно побывал в Армении, где путешествовал на мотоцикле. Во время поездки он беспрепятственно добрался до… pic.twitter.com/hbHOBZogKm

— Caliber (@Caliberaz) August 29, 2025

During his trip, he managed to reach a military outpost where he encountered Armenian soldiers.

A video posted online by Schmid shows troops engaging in casual conversation with him, rather than detaining him for entering a restricted zone.

The footage also captures the soldiers using profane language while speaking with the visitor.

The Defence Ministry confirmed it is now examining the circumstances of the incident.

By Aghakazim Guliyev