The Azerbaijani troops opened intense fire at Armenian combat positions in Gegharkunik Province on Thursday afternoon, the Defense Ministry of Armenia said in a statement.
“The Azerbaijani army units resorted to yet another provocation, intensively shelling Armenian combat positions deployed in the Gegharkunik border section starting from 4:25pm,” the ministry said, adding Azerbaijani forces used various caliber firearms.
The Armenian side took retaliatory measures, but the firefight continued as of 5pm.
The Defense Ministry promised to provide updates on the border situation.
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