Artsakh Defense Ministry reports raised tensions at the line of contact with the Azerbaijani forces overnight.

The Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire about 160 times, firing over 2,600 shots in the direction of the Armenian positions from firearms of different calibers.

The rival also used a 60 mm mortar (7shells) and an automatic grenade launcher in the eastern direction of the line of intact.

The front divisions of the NKR Defense Army keep the situation under full control and confidently continue with their military duty, Artsakh Defense Ministry says.

The situation has been relatively calm since morning.