Russian peacekeepers record ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Askeran

YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, ARMENPRESS. The Russian peacekeeping forces in Nagorno-Karabakh have recorded a ceasefire violation in the Askeran region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its August 10 news bulletin.

“The Russian peacekeeping contingent’s command is carrying out a joint investigation into the incident together with the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides,” the ministry added.

On August 9, the Nagorno-Karabakh police reported that Azerbaijani troops opened gunfire at farmers working in a village in Askeran.