Defense Ministry investigates alleged opening of fire by Armenian guards on Kapan-Zangelan section

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 12, ARMENPRESS.The information disseminated by the Azerbaijani media regarding the alleged opening of fire by the Armenian guards on the Kapan-Zangelan section of the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border on February 12 is being investigated, theMinistryofDefensesaid.

"Written orders from the superior command clearly define the circumstances under which a serviceman, assessing the situation, can and/or is obliged to make a decision to open fire. According to preliminary information, such a situation did not occur in this area on February 12. If this is confirmed, those responsible for violating the order will be held accountable," the ministry added.