ArmInfo.The Azerbaijani military is constructing military roads, leading to the destruction of the Shikahogh reserve in the Syunik region of Armenia. This information was reported in a video message on Telegram by Arman Tatoyan, the former Ombudsman of Armenia and Head of the Tatoyan Foundation. According to him, these actions of the enemy pose a serious threat to the local population.
"In order to build a road in the Shikahogh Reserve, thousands of trees are cut down, fauna is destroyed, mines are placed, and local residents are deprived of access to drinking water and property. According to our preliminary data, many trees have been felled, leading to the destruction of nature due to road construction. These crimes affect not only the residents of the Nerkin Hand community, but the entire country," the former Armenian Ombudsman noted.
In this regard, Tatoyan stated that the current actions of the Azerbaijani authorities confirm their lack of peaceful intentions. He once again emphasized that the evidence gathered by his office shows that the Azerbaijani military is mercilessly damaging the environment in Armenia. In a conversation with Tatoyan, residents of Syunik complained about the frequent sounds of exploding mines, that they hear almost daily. They believe that the enemy's actions are intended to impose psychological pressure on the community, creating a constant atmosphere of fear and unbearable living conditions. The occupation of the communal territories by Azerbaijan has also deprived them of their income. "I used to have a large garden of approximately 0.7 hectares, with 400 trees, which is now controlled by Azerbaijan. This garden was my family's main source of income, and now it's gone," shared one of the local residents.
The Tatoyan Foundation has reiterated that as long as the territories of Armenia remain under the occupation of the Azerbaijani military, the suffering of people and the violation of their rights to peaceful existence and security will persist, hindering the possibility of achieving peace.