Thursday, July 22 2021 11:32

ArmInfo.Head of the General Department of Defense Policy and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia presented to the foreign military  attaches accredited in the country the situation created by  the provocative actions of the Azerbaijani armed forces on the  Yeraskh section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry, at  the meeting it was emphasized that the aggressive rhetoric of the  military-political leadership of Azerbaijan about territorial claims  against Armenia undermines long-term efforts to establish peace in  the region.

It was noted that the Armenian side, while remaining committed to a  peaceful settlement of the situation, nevertheless reserves the right  to take all necessary measures to counter such incidents.

It was emphasized that Armenia expects a clear response from the  international partners to such violations of international law by  Azerbaijan.  

It should be noted that since last week the enemy has periodically  arranged provocations in different parts of the Armenian-Azerbaijani  border. Yesterday, there was an attempt to make a breakthrough in the  Yeraskh sector. The Armenian Defense Ministry reported on the use of  grenade launchers by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. As a result of  enemy provocations, on July 14, a contract soldier of the Armenian  Armed Forces was killed, and on July 18, the head of the Yeraskh  community was wounded.