YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan and Artsakh-Azerbaijan border remains tense but the Armenian Army makes successful counterattacks and preserves calmness on the border. “Armenpress” reports that Republic of Armenia Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan informed that in recent days the rival had made use of mortars and made attempts of subversive actions which were successfully prevented.

“There is tension on the border. The number of shots increases and decreases from time to time and recently they have been firing toward Artsakh border from mortars.  The Armed Forces of Armenia take all the necessary measures on the frontline: security provision issues, following the rival and taking the necessary preventive measures. The rival made several attempts of subversive actions which were successfully prevented. ”, said Ohanyan.

The Minister also added that the Armed Forces of Armenia control the situation and the people can be calm as the Armenian Army knows the tasks set before it and carries them out excellently like it did in the Artsakh Liberation War.