ArmInfo. The Armenian Defense Ministry reported on an incident involving Azerbaijani servicemen who crossed the territory of the Republic of Armenia in the direction of Gegharkunik. This is stated in the statement of the RA Ministry of Defense.
"An incident with the participation of Azerbaijani servicemen crossing the territory of the Republic of Armenia was registered in the border part of Gegharkunik region on May 20. There were several dozen shots at about 3:00 pm, presumably into the air, after which units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened warning fire.
The commander of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces contacted the commander of the Armenian Armed Forces, asked him to cease fire, apologized and said that the shooting was accidental.
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia warn that the repetition of such incidents will be considered as a deliberate attempt to move to confrontation and will lead to appropriate actions by the Armenian side, "the RA Defense Ministry noted.
To note, on May 12 and May 13, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces illegally entered the territory of the Republic of Armenia in the direction of Syunik and Gegharkunik, advanced 3.5 km and 2 km inland, respectively, deployed their units and refuse to leave the territory. In connection with the current situation, Armenia turned to the CSTO to assist in finding a solution to this issue. The issue still remains unresolved.