Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of shelling positions and violating the ceasefire
Over the past day, the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border has deteriorated significantly. The parties accused each other of numerous violations of the ceasefire.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the Armenian army struck a massive blow at the positions of the Azerbaijani military in Kelbajar. It is reported about tank and mortar shelling, which led to the injury of two servicemen of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan. The Armenian firing points were suppressed by return fire. At the same time, Baku denied statements about the destruction of civilian objects on Armenian territory.
Also, the Azerbaijani military accused Armenia of pulling heavy armored vehicles to the border.
In turn, the Armenian Defense Ministry accused the Azerbaijani army of attacking Armenian positions on the border of the Gegharkunik region of the republic in the area of settlements from Sotk to Verin Shorzh. The attack was carried out by units of the Azerbaijani army that entered the territory of Armenia, local battles are ongoing. The death of three servicemen of the Armenian Armed Forces is reported, two more were injured.
Recall that the Gegharkunik region of Armenia borders on the Kelbajar region of Azerbaijan. Both sides have territorial claims to each other. Baku calls on Yerevan to recognize "new realities" and start negotiations on border delimitation.
Meanwhile, as reported news The agencies of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Yerevan and Baku have accepted Moscow's proposal for a ceasefire, which entered into force today, July 28, 2021. The situation on the border is "relatively calm", but how long it will last, time will tell.
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