ArmInfo.Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan declared martial law in the country and general mobilization. He announced this on his Facebook page.
"In connection with the current situation, an extraordinary meeting of the National Assembly was convened. Speaking to the lawmakers, I declared martial law in the country and general mobilization for the age group over eighteen.
We have repeatedly stated that we do not want war, but we are ready for war.
There is no one more peace-loving than we, and supporters of peace. We did not want war, this war was imposed on us, we must defend our Motherland and families.
The military-political leadership of Azerbaijan will bear full responsibility for aggravating the situation.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will personally bear responsibility for the impending humanitarian catastrophe in the region, "Harutyunyan said.