{"id":12663,"date":"2023-09-20T04:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abcmedia.am\/news\/12663\/"},"modified":"2023-12-17T11:59:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T07:59:41","slug":"adrbejaneh-hretakotcum-e-arcaxeh-tharmacvogh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcmedia.am\/en\/news\/12663\/","title":{"rendered":"Azerbaijan shelling Artsakh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

04:00
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35 civilian casualties reported<\/strong>

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As of 03:00, according to the information received by the
\nOffice of the Human Rights Defender, there are 35 injured persons among the
\ncivilian population: 13 children, 15 women and 7 men. The civilian casualties
\nand injuries are documented in all regions of Artsakh. Human Rights Defender
\n(Ombudsman) of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan made an X post on this.

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03:17

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Artsakh Ombudsman: The number of deaths among the civilian
\npopulation has reached 7 <\/strong>

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As of 03:00, according to the information received by the
\nOffice of the Human Rights Defender, the number of deaths among the civilian
\npopulation has reached 7 persons: 3 women, 2 children and 2 men.

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01:26

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Artsakh Infocenter: We urge everyone to stay in shelters,
\nnot to post videos or photos on your social media accounts and to watch only
\nofficial news<\/strong>

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Azerbaijan has launched a full-scale attack on the Republic
\nof Artsakh, by using artillery and drones.The Artsakh Infocenter issued a
\nstatement on this.

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“We urge everyone to stay in shelters, not to post videos or
\nphotos on your social media accounts and to watch only official news,” reads
\nthe statement.

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00:00

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Artsakh Defense Ministry: Fighting continues along the
\ncontact line<\/strong>

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Fighting continues along the contact line. The Artsakh
\nDefense Army is offering stubborn resistance to the Azerbaijani armed forces,
\nwhich are trying to advance in different directions.

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Azerbaijan keeps using artillery and rockets.

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In case of further escalation of the situation, the press
\nservice of the Artsakh Defense Army will provide further updates, the press
\nservice of the Artsakh Defense Ministry reports.

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22։45

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Artsakh Ombudsman: Over 7000 people have been evacuated from
\n16 civilian communities of Askeran, Martakert, Martuni, Shoushi regions of
\nArtsakh\/Nagorno-Karabakh.<\/strong>

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22:22

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The population of Artsakh is left without electricity, means
\nof communication, food and heating <\/strong>

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Azerbaijan keepts targeting the civilian population of
\nNagorno-Karabakh. Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan
\nmade an X post on this.

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“The entire population of Artsakh is in shelters
\nwithout electricity, means of communication, food and heating. Azerbaijan
\ncontinues to target civilian infrastructure and the civilian population using
\nair force, artillery and drones,” Gegham Stepanyan said.

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21։50

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Artsakh Ministry of the Interior issues statement<\/strong>

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As a result of the full-scale military operations,
\nunexploded shells have been found in V. Mamikonyan and M. Sparapet streets, in
\nareas adjacent to residential houses. The Artsakh Ministry of the Interior made
\na statement on this.

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21։16

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Gegham Stepanyan: According to the information received from
\nthe medical institutions of Artsakh, as of 21:00, there are 138 injured people,
\namong whom 29 are civilians.

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21։10

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128 wounded in Artsakh hospitals<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result of Azerbaijan’s full-scale military operation
\nagainst the Republic of Artsakh, 128 wounded have been taken to the Republican
\nMedical Center of Artsakh Ministry of Health, Artsakh Ministry of Health
\nreports.

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“Twenty children have been taken to Arevik Medical Center of
\nArtsakh. Three of them are in serious condition. At the moment, they are
\nundergoing surgery,” the ministry reports.<\/p>\n

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20։50

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Artsakh Ombudsman: There are 25 victims, among whom 2 are
\ncivilian<\/strong>s

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As of 20:00, there are 25 victims as a result of the
\nfull-fledged terrorist attack by Azerbaijan, among whom 2 are civilians. Human
\nRights Defender (Ombudsman) of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan made an X post on this.

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20։33

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People evacuated from 6 communities of Artsakh<\/strong>

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Civilian population from 6 communities have been evacuated. Human
\nRights Defender (Ombudsman) of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan made an X post on this.

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According to him people from Khramort, Khnabad,
\nSarnaghbyur, Nakhichevanik, Machkalashen, Chankatagh have been evacuated.

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19։55

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Artak Beglaryan: The genocidal forces of Aliyev used an
\naircraft strike over 20 minutes ago near Martakert town and a village of the
\nAskeran region<\/strong>

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The genocidal forces of Aliyev used an aircraft strike over
\n20 minutes ago near Martakert town and a village of the Askeran region. Artak
\nBeglaryan made an X post on this.

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“I don’t have any info on the consequences yet.

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The shelling and battles are continuous, civilian and
\nmilitary deaths\/injuries are increasing,” he wrote.

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19:25

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Artsakh Defense Ministry: Fighting continues along the
\nentire contact line <\/strong>

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Fighting continues along the entire contact line. The
\nAzerbaijani Armed Forces are using artillery, rockets, combat drones, and air
\nforce. In case of further escalation of the situation, the press service of the
\nArtsakh Defense Army will provide further updates, the press service of the
\nArtsakh Defense Ministry reports.

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19:21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artsakh Ministry of Health provides updates<\/strong>

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As of now, 80 wounded have been taken to the Republican
\nMedical Center. According to a preliminary report, 15 of the wounded are
\ncivilians. Unfortunately, five casualties have been reported.

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The Artsakh Ministry of Health reports that doctors are
\ndoing their best to save the lives of the seriously wounded.

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19:10

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Artsakh village with 150 residents under Azerbaijani siege<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yeghtsahogh village of the Shushi Province, having 150
\nresidents, came under Azerbaijan’s direct fire. The Human Rights Defender of
\nArtsakh said this.

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“The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have destroyed the school
\nof the village. There is no possibility to evacuate the residents; they are
\ncompletely besieged by the Azerbaijani troops,” he said.

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17:27

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Artsakh Defense Ministry: The intensity of the fire along
\nthe contact line has significantly decreased<\/strong>

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As of now, the intensity of the fire along the contact line
\nhas significantly decreased. The Artsakh Defense Army will provide further
\nupdates, the press service of the Artsakh Defense Ministry reports.

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17։26

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Artsakh InfoCenter: The Karabakh side calls on the
\nAzerbaijani side to immediately cease the fire<\/strong>

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The Karabakh side calls on the Azerbaijani side to
\nimmediately cease the fire and to sit down at the negotiation table to settle
\nthe issue.

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Artsakh Ombudsman: The Azerbaijani authorities are up to the
\nbloody phase of genocide against the people of Arstakh<\/strong>

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According to the data collected by the Artsakh Human Rights
\nDefender’s Office, two civilian casualties have been recorded, including a
\nchild; Twenty-six people, including 11 children, got wounded.

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Cases of targeting the civilian population, damaging or
\ndestructing civilian infrastructure were recorded in various settlements of
\nMartakert, Martuni, Askeran, Shushi regions and in Stepanakert.

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Fact-finding operations are underway. Further updates will
\nbe provided.

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Artsakh Infocenter: We urge everyone not to fall for
\nmisinformation<\/strong>

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Dear compatriots,

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The Azerbaijani propaganda machine is actively spreading
\nmisinformation on social media by using fake Armenian accounts as well.

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We urge everyone not to fall for misinformation, not to
\nrespond to provocation and to watch only official news.

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16։41

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Artsakh president calls extraordinary Security Council meeting<\/strong>

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Azerbaijan’s actions are nothing but a policy aimed at
\nethnic cleansing and genocide. And Baku implements this policy under false
\nhumanitarian pretexts.

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Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan has called an
\nemergency Security Council meeting to discuss the current situation and further
\nactions, the Central Information Department of the Artsakh President’s Office
\nreports.

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16:19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artsakh Defense Army: Azerbaijan keeps firing along the
\ncontact line<\/strong>

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The units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces keep firing along
\nthe contact line. Azerbaijan is also trying to make an advance. The Artsakh
\nDefense Army is taking defensive measures. The Artsakh Defense Army reported
\nthis.

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16։06

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Artsakh Ombudsman: There are at least 2 casualties including
\none child and 11 injuries including 8 children caused by Azerbaijan’s attacks<\/strong>

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There are multiple casualties and injuries among civilians
\nincluding children. According to the data collected at this moment there are at
\nleast 2 casualties including one child and 11 injuries including 8 children
\ncaused by Azerbaijan’s attacks. Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Artsakh
\nGegham Stepanyan made an X post on this.

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Armenian Foreign Ministry calls on Russian peacekeepers to
\nundertake clear and unequivocal steps to end Azerbaijan’s aggression<\/strong>

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On September 19, Azerbaijan unleashed another large-scale
\naggression against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, aimed at completing its
\npolicy of ethnic cleansing. The RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a
\nstatement on this.

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“Guided by a sense of impunity, Azerbaijan openly took
\nresponsibility for the aggression. The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan stated
\nthat “anti-terrorist measures” are being launched in the area of
\nresponsibility of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh, about
\nwhich, according to the official statement of the Azerbaijani side, the command
\nof the Russian peacekeeping contingent, as well as the Russian-Turkish
\nmonitoring center, have been informed.

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We call on international partners, members of the UN
\nSecurity Council which has primary responsibility for maintaining international
\npeace and security, the Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed in
\nNagorno-Karabakh based on the Trilateral Statement of November 9, 2020 signed
\nby the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, to undertake clear and
\nunequivocal steps to put an end to Azerbaijan’s aggression,” reads the
\nstatement.

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15։33

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Artsakh Foreign Ministry: The Failure of the international
\nactors to lift the blockade of Artsakh led to a new full-scale attack by
\nAzerbaijan<\/strong>

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The failure of the international actors to lift the
\nmonths-long blockade of Artsakh led to a new full-scale attack by Azerbaijan.
\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh made an X post on this.

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Failure of the international actors to lift the blockade and
\nprevent genocide in Artsakh lit a green light for Azerbaijan to launch a
\nmilitary offensive against 120,000 people of Artsakh under the siege,” reads
\nthe post.

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15։06

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The Artsakh Infocenter: We urge everyone not to post videos
\nor photos on your social media accounts<\/strong>

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The Artsakh Infocenter urges everyone to stay in shelters,
\nnot to post videos or photos on the social media accounts and to watch only
\nofficial news

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15։01

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Artsakh Ombudsman: This is genocide, nothing else<\/strong>

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Azerbaijan has initiated a large-scale attack against
\nArtsakh\/Nagorno Karabakh, the surroundings of civilian communities, including
\nStepanakert, are also targeted. This is genocide, nothing else. And the
\nmediators promise us rights and security within Azerbaijan. Human Rights
\nDefender (Ombudsman) of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan made a statement on this.

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14։47

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Armenian Ombudsman issues statement<\/strong>

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The military aggression unleashed by the armed forces of
\nAzerbaijan against Stepanakert and other civilian settlements distorts all the
\nvalues underlying the modern human rights protection system. Human Rights
\nDefender (Ombudsman) of Armenia Anahit Manasyan issued a statement on this. She
\ncalls on international organizations and actors with a mandate to protect human
\nrights to take immediate steps.

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14։40

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Artsakh Infocenter issues statement<\/strong>

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Artsakh Infocenter has issued a statement, which reads:
\n“Dear compatriots, Azerbaijan has launched a full-scale attack on the Republic
\nof Artsakh, by using artillery and drones. We urge everyone to stay in
\nshelters, not to post videos or photos on your social media accounts and to
\nwatch only official news.”

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14։26

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The Azerbaijani Armed Forces violated the ceasefire along
\nthe contact line<\/strong>

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Around 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 19, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces
\nviolated the ceasefire along the entire contact line by making rocket and
\nartillery strikes.

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The Artsakh Defense Ministry will provide further updates.<\/p>\n

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14:20

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Tigran Abrahamyan: The Artsakh Defense Army is fighting
\nfierce battles in different directions of the front<\/strong>

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The Artsakh Defense Army is fighting fierce battles in
\ndifferent directions of the front. In a number of places, the enemy’s advance
\nhas been halted by heavy fire. Secretary of the NA With Honor Faction Tigran
\nAbrahamyan made a Facebook post on this.<\/p>\n

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14։15

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Azerbaijan launches full-scale attack against Artsakh <\/strong>

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At the moment, the capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert and other
\ntowns and villages are being shelled, the Permanent Representation of the
\nRepublic of Artsakh in the Republic of Armenia reports.

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14:05

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Azerbaijan launches full-scale attack against Artsakh <\/strong>

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At the moment, the capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert and other
\ntowns and villages are being shelled, the Permanent Representation of the
\nRepublic of Artsakh in the Republic of Armenia reports.

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13:41

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Azerbaijan fires on prime targets<\/strong>

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Leveling false terrorist accusations at Artsakh, Azerbaijan
\nhas opened fire from different caliber firearms on various military
\ninfrastructure. Secretary of the NA With Honor Faction Tigran Abrahamyan made a
\nFacebook post on this.

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“The prime targets are under fire at the moment.

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At the moment, it is not clear whether civilian
\ninfrastructure is also targeted or not, but the strikes continue,” he
\nwrote.

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13:40

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Azerbaijan is shelling Stepanakert in different directions<\/strong>

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Various incumbent and former officials of Artsakh have made
\nposts on this. Former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan confirmed the
\ninformation. Artsakh NA MP Metaxe Hakobyan wrote, “War has broken out in
\nArtsakh.”

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The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry issued a statement,
\nannouncing that they have launched “counter-terrorist operations”.

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ABC Media’s correspondent in Stepanakert reports that the
\nenemy is shooting in several directions.

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