ICRC in contact with families of Armenian servicemen captured as a result of latest Azeri attack

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 15, ARMENPERSS. The Office of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia is in contact with the families of Armenian servicemen who appeared in the Azerbaijani captivity as a result of the latest attack of Azerbaijan on Armenia, ICRC Yerevan Communication and Prevention Program Manager Zara Amatuni told Armenpress.

Asked how many Armenian servicemen were taken captive, she said that they cannot publish statistics, especially now when they are still collecting data.

Commenting on Azerbaijan’s statement of September 13 claiming that it is ready to return the bodies of servicemen to Armenia, Zara Amatuni said they are aware of that. “At the moment we are in dialogue with the authorities of Armenia on these matters. When there is information, we will be able to confirm that”, she said.

On September 13, starting at 00:05, the Azerbaijani armed forces launched a major military attack in several directions against Armenia, primarily using artillery and UAVs. 105 Armenian troops were killed and 6 civilians were wounded in the Azerbaijani attack.

On September 14 Armenia’s Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan said that ceasefire has been reached thanks to the involvement of the international community.