United States expresses condolences over fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. TheUnited States National Security Council(NSC) has offered condolences to the victims of the fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh.

“We are saddened by the news that at least 68 people have been killedandhundreds injuredin anexplosion at afuel depotin Nagorno-Karabakh and express deep sympathy to the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh and to all of those suffering,” National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watsonsaid in a statement. “We urge continued humanitarian accesstoNagorno-Karabakh for allthose in need. The United States will continue to support those affected by the ongoing crisis as 28,000 people have crossed into Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh. Administrator Power is on the ground and today, the United States is announcing additional humanitarian assistance toaddress health care and other emergency needs, helping local communities provideshelter and essential supplies– such as hygiene kits, blankets, and clothing – to address the needs of those affected or displaced by violence in Nagorno-Karabakh. Since 2020, we have supported the provision of food, water, emergency medical care and evacuations, and family reunifications for conflict-affected communities in Nagorno-Karabakh and the region.”