Last minute news! Intense clashes broke out between the military units of the two countries on the Azerbaijan-Armenia border.
It is stated that what happened is the biggest conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan after the 2nd Karabakh War.
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan announced that the Armenian army made extensive provocations in the evening hours of the border in the Dashkesen, Kelbajar and Lachin directions.
“SABOTAGE GROUPS PLACED MINES ON LANDS AND ROADS”
In the statement, it was reported that the sabotage groups of the Armenian Armed Forces laid mines in the lands and roads between the positions of the Azerbaijani army in different directions. As a result of the measures taken by the Azerbaijani troops to prevent this situation, clashes took place.
“RESPONSIBLE YEREVAN MANAGEMENT”
Some of the positions and shelters of the Azerbaijani army in Dashkesen, Kelbajar and Lachin provinces of the Armenian army in Basargeçer, Istisu, Karakilise and Gorus provinces were under fire with different caliber weapons, including mortars. As a result of the attack, there were casualties among military personnel and damage to the military infrastructure.
It was stated that the Azerbaijani army took necessary measures to silence the firing points of the Armenian Armed Forces and to prevent the expansion of the conflict. It was reported that the personnel and equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces, which participated in the provocation operations against Azerbaijan, were lost.
It was stated in the statement that the Yerevan administration was entirely responsible for the conflict and losses, and that additional information would be given to the public.
“COUNTER MEASURES FOR MILITARY TARGETS”
In the statement of the ministry, it was stated that the information spread by Armenia about the alleged targeting of the civilian population and infrastructure by the Azerbaijani army does not reflect the truth.
The statement said, “In response to the provocations of Armenia, the countermeasures are of a local nature and are aimed at legitimate military targets with firing points. The retaliatory measures are small-scale. They aim to ensure the security of the borders of Azerbaijan and put an end to the provocations of Armenia.” statements were included.
In another statement of the ministry, it was stated that the news about Azerbaijan’s intervention in the territory of Armenia were not true.
PAŞINYAN AND PUTIN MEET ON THE PHONE
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In the statement made by the Armenian government, it was reported that Pashinyan discussed the recent conflicts on the Azerbaijan-Armenia border in his phone call with Putin.
It was also stated in the Armenian media that Pashinyan convened the Security Council at the government building at night.