Karabakh urges OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to publicly and strongly condemn Azerbaijan for systematic escalation of tension
02.04.2016,
18:25
The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) has urged today the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to publicly and strongly condemn Azerbaijan for the systematic escalation of the situation, violation of peace and stability in the region.
STEPANAKERT, April 2, /ARKA/ The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) has urged today the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to publicly and strongly condemn Azerbaijan for the systematic escalation of the situation, violation of peace and stability in the region.
'In the early hours of April 2, Azerbaijan has initiated an unprecedented and explosive escalation of tension along the line of contact between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh Republic with the use of heavy armor, artillery and combat aircraft. Azerbaijani armed forces shelled by artillery not only advanced positions of the NKR Defense Army, but also the civilian settlements that resulted in casualties, including among the civilian population,' NKR foreign ministry said in a statement.
'Such an escalation of tension by Azerbaijan is fraught with unexpected consequences. In this situation, the NKR Defense Army is taking all necessary measures to force Azerbaijan to cease hostilities. Azerbaijan bears full responsibility for possible consequences, a country which once again has initiated irresponsible and senseless adventurism,' it said.
Armenia's defence ministry said today that Azerbaijan on Friday night launched a massive attack along the Karabakh frontline using tanks, artillery, and helicopters. According to Nagorno-Karabakh defense army, they shot down two Azeri helicopters, three battle tanks, two drones and inflicted also "serious losses" on the enemy.
According to the latest reports from the frontline, heavy fighting is still underway. -0-
'In the early hours of April 2, Azerbaijan has initiated an unprecedented and explosive escalation of tension along the line of contact between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh Republic with the use of heavy armor, artillery and combat aircraft. Azerbaijani armed forces shelled by artillery not only advanced positions of the NKR Defense Army, but also the civilian settlements that resulted in casualties, including among the civilian population,' NKR foreign ministry said in a statement.
'Such an escalation of tension by Azerbaijan is fraught with unexpected consequences. In this situation, the NKR Defense Army is taking all necessary measures to force Azerbaijan to cease hostilities. Azerbaijan bears full responsibility for possible consequences, a country which once again has initiated irresponsible and senseless adventurism,' it said.
Armenia's defence ministry said today that Azerbaijan on Friday night launched a massive attack along the Karabakh frontline using tanks, artillery, and helicopters. According to Nagorno-Karabakh defense army, they shot down two Azeri helicopters, three battle tanks, two drones and inflicted also "serious losses" on the enemy.
According to the latest reports from the frontline, heavy fighting is still underway. -0-
