Defense Ministry reports ‘relatively stable’ situation on border

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The situation on the border has stabilized, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said after a day of intense gunfire from Azerbaijan.

“As of 17:30, the situation on the frontline was relatively stable,” the Defense Ministry said, adding that it would provide updates in case of any changes in the situation.

4 Armenian soldiers were killed and one was wounded when Azerbaijani armed forces opened small arms fire, and launched mortar and UAV strikes at Armenian border outposts in Gegharkunik province.