Tension grows in Karabakh-Azerbaijan line of contact

STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 16, ARMENPRESS: In the entire length of the line of contact of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani opposing armies a growth of tension is being observed again. In accordance with the operative data of the Defense Army of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, within the period of January 15-16 the rival violated the ceasefire regime for about 200 times on the line of contact of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani opposing armies. More than 2000 bullets were fired towards our troops during this period.

The Press Service of the Ministry of Defense of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic informed Armenpress that the subdivisions of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, however, took retaliatory actions when necessary and confidently continued their military watch.