Armed conflict between Armenia, Azerbaijan continues

SANAA, Oct. 1 (YPA) – The Armenian Defence Ministry confirmed on Thursday that tensions remain in the Nagorno-Karabakh and that artillery and light weapons shelling continues.

Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said that the situation “remains tense on all  front lines between  Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan,” adding that the tactical and operational situation has not changed.

She stressed that some areas are still experiencing artillery and light weapons shelling, pointing out that the defence units foiled an attempt to advance by the Azerbaijani forces and reposition them.

Hundreds of people, including civilians, have been killed in the disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan since Sunday.

Baku and Yerevan are refusing to stop the fighting despite international calls for a ceasefire and a sit-in at the negotiating table.

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