Azerbaijani forces shell EU observers and their vehicle in Armenia's Verin-Shorzha area

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15.08.2023, 15:27

On August 15 at 12:20, units of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of EU observers and their vehicle, who were patrolling the Armenian-Azerbaijani border outside the village Verin Shorzha in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

Azerbaijani forces shell EU observers and their vehicle in Armenia's Verin-Shorzha area

YEREVAN, August 15. /ARKA/. On August 15 at 12:20, units of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of EU observers and their vehicle, who were patrolling the Armenian-Azerbaijani border outside the village Verin Shorzha in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

The ministry said there were no casualties.

The EU Mission in Armenia was deployed on February 20, 2023 on the Armenian side of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

It is tasked with observing and reporting on the situation on the ground; contributing to human security in conflict-affected areas and based on the above, contributing to build confidence between populations of both Armenia and Azerbaijan and, where possible, their authorities.

The Mission has a two-year mandate and involves up to 100 staff, including EU experts and monitors. -0-

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