In accordance with the agreement reached through the mediation of the Russian side, as of 18:30 the ceasefire has been established on the eastern border of the Republic of Armenia, and the situation has relatively stabilized, reports the RA Ministry of Defense.
“On November 16, at around 13:00, units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched an attack on Armenian positions located in that direction of the border. The adversary also used artillery, armored vehicles, and firearms of various calibers.
As a result of the Armenian side’s response operations, the adversary has suffered numerous casualties in manpower, and several units of military equipment have been destroyed or put out of action. The Armenian side also has losses. At this moment, there is confirmed information about one casualty: a contract serviceman born in 1991, Private Meruzhan Arturi Harutyunyan. The number of wounded is also being confirmed. Another 12 servicemen have been taken prisoner. In the event of new information, the Ministry of Defense will issue a corresponding statement,” reads the Ministry of Defense’s announcement.
