YEREVAN, DECEMBER 9, ARMENPRESS. On December 9, the units of the Azerbaijani armed forces again resorted to provocation, opening intense fire from various caliber firearms starting 16:25 at the Armenian military positions located in the Gegharkunik section of the border, the defense ministry of Armenia said.

The Armenian side took countermeasures. As of 17:00 the exchange of fire was continuing.

The defense ministry said it will provide regular updates about the developments.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan