The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense is in operational contact with the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh. This was reported by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

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Washington called on Baku to cease fire in Karabakh

Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, reportedthat the United States is deeply concerned about Baku’s military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Secretary of State called on Azerbaijan to immediately cease fire.

Thus, the United States supported the position of official Armenia, whose Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the main goal of the “counter-terrorism operation” launched by Azerbaijani troops was to involve Armenia in hostilities. Insightful remark

Victims noted near the Armenian government building

In the Armenian Ministry of Health reportedthat in Yerevan, during a clash between police officers and protesters near the government building of the country, there were people hospitalized. The department said: “Both police officers and civilians sought medical attention.” First aid was provided to the victims on the spot. Several people were taken to medical facilities. Injuries on both sides appeared after attempts by protesters against Pashinyan’s policies in Karabakh to break through the police cordon around the government building. Bottles were flying – plastic ones for now. And the heads did not suffer like children.

By the evening of September 19, the Russian Embassy in Yerevan was blocked

By the evening of September 19, the building of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan was completely blocked by protesters. Our diplomatic mission sent a note to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. The press service of the embassy reported: “We drew attention to the calls spread on the Internet to hold a protest action near the building of the Russian Embassy in Armenia. After their appearance, the diplomatic mission was blocked, first partially, and then completely. Normal functioning remains impossible. We are in contact with the competent authorities of the Republic of Armenia. We sent a note to the Armenian Foreign Ministry with a view to taking measures to restore the normal functioning of the embassy in accordance with the obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.”

Baku announced operational contact with peacekeepers

The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan is in operational contact with Russian peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh. This was reported by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. The press service statement says: “We are in operational contact with the Russian peacekeeping contingent temporarily stationed on the territory of Azerbaijan, and on our part, all conditions are being created for them to fulfill their duties.” Baku also called on “the units of the Armenian armed forces located in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan to lay down their arms and surrender.” If this requirement is met, “anti-terrorist measures will be suspended.”

The Netherlands is wary of flying over Azerbaijan

Reuters reports that KLM airline has canceled flights over the Republic of Azerbaijan since September 19. The reason is the alarming situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Over the past 24 hours, the airline was supposed to operate five flights from the Netherlands to Asian countries through the airspace of Azerbaijan. One of the KLM planes flew to Tokyo but then returned to Amsterdam. The carrier said in a statement that the company will inform customers about next steps. At the same time, it became known that the Azerbaijani side had closed its airspace to aircraft from the Armenian side. To fly is to fly, to shoot is to shoot…

The UN will consider the situation in Karabakh on Wednesday

On September 19, it became known that the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is scheduled for September 21. It is expected to take place in the afternoon New York time. France demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the Karabakh situation. And the French Foreign Ministry called on Baku to immediately cease hostilities and comply with international law. What brave Gauls.

Peacekeepers receive victims

469 local residents were evacuated (including 185 children) from the zone of escalated conflict to the location of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh. Some had to receive medical attention. Our people are plowing.

Baku declares “control of 60 positions of Armenian forces”

Anar Eyvazov, head of the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, said that by the evening of September 19, the armed forces of the republic took control of over 60 combat positions of Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh. He also indicated that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces “successfully continue local anti-terrorist measures” in Karabakh. He reported the capture of more than 20 combat vehicles, 40 artillery installations, 30 mortars, two anti-aircraft missile systems, six Mortar electronic combat stations and other equipment belonging to the Armenian army. Steel logic.

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