ArmInfo. The UN is concerned about the growing tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh. This was briefed by the UN press secretary. Stephane Dujarric
The UN representative urged all parties to refrain from any military action and take steps to de-escalate the situation and prevent violence in the future. As the UN Secretary-General stressed in his statement of June 22, 2017, we are increasingly worried about the deteriorating security situation, including the recent violations of the ceasefire along the contact line and in the wider zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, "the press- Secretary of the UN at a briefing in New York.
He added that the UN took note of and supports the recent statement of the co-chairs (OSCE Minsk Group) in connection with the resumption of violence on 4 July in the village of Alkhanly of the Fuzuli region, which resulted in the death of people, including civilians. Dyuzharrik stressed that an early return to the negotiating table is the only way to resolve a "protracted and dangerous conflict.
It should be noted that on July 4, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces continuously shelled Karabakh positions from 60 and 82 mm mortars throughout the day, in addition, they used Turkish missile systems TR-107. The Armed Forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic took counter-action, as a result of which two Azerbaijani civilians were killed, another one was injured. This is due to the fact that the enemy's firing point was located in the immediate vicinity of the settlement. The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs issued a statement urging the sides to stop fighting and return to the negotiating table.