The servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping contingent have begun to ensure the safety of the newly built reservoir for the needs of the population and industry of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), the Russian Defense Ministry reported. 

According to the source, hydraulic engineers have started engineering work to create an artificial reservoir near the demarcation line in the Martakerd region.

Work on the construction of a reservoir for storing reserves of underground and aboveground fresh water runoff is planned to be completed by the end of this year.