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15 September 2018 09:46

STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Armenia committed provocation against civilians on the front line.
Starting from the evening of September 14 until the morning of September 15, the units of the Armenian armed forces, using weapons of different caliber, including artillery mount, committed provocation on Tovuz, Terter and Aghdam directions.
The enemy, in particular, subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijan Army, stationed in the direction of the villages of Munjuglu, Kokhanebi, Asrik Jirdakhan and Garalar of Tovuz region, as well as civilians living in these villages.
There are no casualties among servicemen and the population of Azerbaijan. Damage has been caused to some houses, property of the population and civil infrastructure.
The implementation of such provocative actions by Armenian side on the eve of the significant events and holidays celebrated in Azerbaijan is purposeful.
The Ministry of Defense reports that as a result of urgent retaliatory actions undertaken by the units of the Azerbaijan Army, the enemy's activity was suppressed. The military-political leadership of Armenia bears all responsibility for the destruction and losses of the enemy.