YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. The military political leadership of Azerbaijan bears full responsibility for the consequences of their aggression, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia said in a statement today.

“Early this morning, the Azerbaijani side launched missile attacks along the entire line of contact targeting also the peaceful settlements, including the capital Stepanakert.

We strongly condemn the aggression of the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan against the Republic of Artsakh. The Armenian sides will act confidently with all their capacities to ensure the security of the people of Artsakh and to deliver appropriate military and political response. The military-political leadership of Azerbaijan bears full responsibility for the consequences of their aggression”, the statement says.

The Azerbaijani military has launched a massive cross-border artillery attack on Artsakh, including on civilian settlements. Peaceful settlements are also under bombardment, including the capital city of Stepanakert. The population of Artsakh was advised to seek shelter. Official Stepanakert announced that “the response will be proportionate and the entire responsibility of the situation falls on Azerbaijan’s military-political leadership and personally Ilham Aliyev”.