These days in some villages near the line of contact our armed forces together with the Russian peacekeeping forces deployed in Artsakh are carrying out additional measures to ensure full security of the local civilian population, the administration of the Askeran province of the Republic of Artsakh.

"These measures do not mean concessions and evacuation of settlements. On the contrary, they are aimed at increasing the level of security in these settlements.

"We urge you to refrain from baseless accusations and speculations so as not to provoke panic in the society," the statement reads.