ArmInfo. On July 14, the Azerbaijani armed forces instigated a provocative action in adjacent territories of Yeraskh settlement of the Republic of Armenia, as a result of which Samvel Gagik Alaverdyan, a contract serviceman of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia, was fatally shot by a sniper. We express our deep condolences and support to the family members and relatives of the killed soldier.
These provocative actions occurred after the infiltration of the Azerbaijani armed forces into the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia in Syunik and Gegharkunik regions, clearly demonstrate that official Baku is trying to create new areas of tension undermining regional peace and security.
We strongly condemn this encroachment against the Republic of Armenia, which is also a gross violation of the fundamental principles of international law.
Such steps undertaken by the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan may further escalate the situation, henceforth the Azerbaijani authorities bear full responsibility for the consequences.
As ArmInfo previously reported with reference to the RA Ministry of Defense, As ArmInfo previously reported with reference to the RA Ministry of Defense, on July 14, at about 10:30 am, a shootout took place between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Armed Forces of the RA on the border section in the direction of Yeraskh (Ararat region).
"Subdivisions of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, in order to advance their combat positions, tried to carry out fortification works using engineering equipment. After the retaliatory actions of the Armenian side aimed at stopping these works, the Azerbaijani servicemen opened fire in the direction of the Armenian positions. As a result of the ensuing firefight, a serviceman of the RA Armed Forces received a fatal gunshot wound. The Azerbaijani side also has losses., "the RA Defense Ministry said.
To note, the incident was also confirmed by the Azerbaijani side. According to the Azerbaijani military department, a soldier of the Azerbaijani army Mardanli Ibadulla Mahsud oglu was wounded as a result of the shootout. The wounded was given first aid, after which he was evacuated to a medical facility.
It is also worth noting that against the backdrop of everything that is happening, today Azerbaijani dictator Ilham Aliyev, with the connivance of the international community, once again hinted at the sovereign territories of Armenia, stating that Yerevan and as well as Zangezur are "historical" Azerbaijani territories, and they will definitely return there.
Despite the fact that Aliyev received higher education in such a prestigious Russian institution as MGIMO, he has obvious problems with knowledge of such a subject as history. Otherwise, one cannot justify these narrow-minded statements of the Azerbaijani leader, which have nothing to do with historical reality. With the same success, Aliyev can lay claim to the territory of the Roman Empire.