Caucasian Knot | Armenia blames Azerbaijan for attempts to erect border fortifications

Armenian militaries have opened a warning fire to suppress Azerbaijani soldiers' attempts to build some fortifications near the border in the territory of Armenia, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that in May, the Armenian-Azerbaijani border conflict escalated. Yerevan stated that Azerbaijani militaries had penetrated the territory of the Syunik and Gegarkunik Regions of Armenia. In their turn, Azerbaijani authorities claim that border guards are only changing their deployment. The parties systematically report incidents at the border. The Azerbaijani MoD announced that on June 1, about 40 Armenian soldiers penetrated the Azeri territory; Armenia refuted this information.

After Azerbaijani soldiers tried to build some fortifications on the Armenian side of the border, Armenian militaries were forced to open a warning fire, the "Armenpress" News Agency reported citing the Armenian MoD.

Lately, Azerbaijani militaries have repeatedly tried to create fortifications on the border. Thus, on June 3, they used a tractor for earthworks, but after warning shots from the Armenian side they retreated, the "Arka.am" reports.

Nevertheless, Azerbaijani military servicemen continue some engineering work, the Armenian MoD has stated.