The Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced fresh clashes with the Azerbaijani armed forces near the border between the two countries accusing Azerbaijan of being fully responsible for the large-scale provocation.
In a statement, the MoD reported some casualties on the Armenian side. However, it stated that their forces are trying their best to combat attacks by Azerbaijan, "It was emphasized that the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan is fully responsible for the large-scale provocation," Armenia added.
(3/3) The current situation as a result of the large-scale aggression carried out by Azerbaijan was presented to the defence attachés and it was noted that the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan bears the full responsibility for the further developments.
— MoD of Armenia ?? (@ArmeniaMODTeam) September 13, 2022
Furthermore, the Defence Ministry in Yerevan said Azerbaijani forces are attempting to cross the Armenian border and 'does not stop the advance attempts' following the fighting that erupted on Tuesday morning.
On the other hand, Azerbaijan also reported multiple losses among its troops after large-scale border clashes with Armenia saying armed forces used different weapons, including mortars, to target Azerbaijani military positions in the Dashkasan, Kalbajar and Lachin regions.
A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, reads: 'Armenia using the mountainous relief of the area and existing valley gaps carried out planting landmines on the areas between the positions of the units of Azerbaijan’s army and the supply roads in different directions.'
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
— MFA Azerbaijan ?? (@AzerbaijanMFA) September 13, 2022
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Both the Armenian and Azerbaijani governments exchanged accusations about who started provocations that led to the latest clashes. Azerbaijan strongly refused Armenia's claims of targeting civilians' oppositions, facilities, and infrastructure.
The ongoing conflict on the border began on 12 May 2021, when Azerbaijani soldiers crossed several kilometres into Armenia in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik, occupying.
