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Azerbaijan has demanded that the Armenian rebels capture a strategically important mountain in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The occupation was demanded after clashes broke out between the armies of the two countries on Sunday. This hill helps maintain contact in the enclaves controlled by Yerevan and the Armenians.
“Our troops have captured the strategic 3,000-meter-high Murovdag peak,” Azerbaijani presidential spokesman Hikmet Hajiev told reporters.
Clashes broke out on Sunday between two Central Asian neighbors, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Both countries blame each other for the conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Many victims are expected due to the conflict.
The Nagorno-Karabakh region has long been the scene of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The region is internationally recognized as Azerbaijan, but it is controlled by the Armenian ethnic group. The conflict between the two countries has intensified in recent months. In July, there were widespread clashes on the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He killed 18 soldiers on both sides.
17 Armenian rebel soldiers killed
An Armenian rebel official says Azerbaijani troops have killed 17 rebel fighters in the disputed area.
According to the separatists’ Defense Ministry, initial reports indicate that 18 soldiers were killed and more than 100 wounded.
Five civilians killed in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani prosecutors say that five civilians from a family were killed in the shelling by Armenian separatists.
A statement said that five members of a family were killed in the village of Gashalti as a result of artillery fire.
Azerbaijan declares war on various cities and regions
The Azerbaijani parliament has declared war on various cities and regions. A meeting of the National Assembly has partially and temporarily prohibited constitutional and property rights and the free movement of citizens and foreigners of the country.
A curfew has been imposed in certain areas under this decision. Internet has shut down. Previously, the country issued martial law.
Telephone conversation between Putin and the Prime Minister of Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke in a telephone conversation about the current situation. The Kremlin, the Russian president’s office, said in a statement on Sunday.
The statement said that in their talks, it was important not to increase tensions and to suspend all military actions.
After the conflict started, the Armenian government issued martial law and ordered the troops to be ready. In a statement, Prime Minister Nicole Pashinyan said: “Prepare to defend our Holy Homeland.”
The Armenian prime minister also warned Turkey not to interfere in the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan. He also called on the international community to ensure that Turkey does not get involved in the conflict. Source: Al Jazeera
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