As of 17:00, the situation on the eastern border of the Republic of Armenia, where units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces had launched an attack today, continues to remain extremely tense.
This was reported by the RA Ministry of Defense, noting that the intensity of the fighting has not diminished.
“The adversary continues to use artillery, armored vehicles and firearms of various calibers. As a result of the Armenian side’s retaliatory actions, the adversary has suffered heavy personnel losses, and about a dozen units of armored vehicles have been destroyed or put out of action,” reads the statement issued by the RA Ministry of Defense.
It was noted that the Armenian side also has losses. The data are being clarified. 12 servicemen of the RA Armed Forces — 7 contract and 5 conscripts — have been taken captive.
The Ministry of Defense will continue to issue regular statements on the situation.
