ArmInfo.The Shushi-Berdzor-Goris road section of  the interstate highway connecting Artsakh with Armenia will function  until August 31, the Artsakh Ministry of Interior said in a  statement.

"Russian peacekeepers will ensure the free and safe passage of  citizens entering the Republic of Artsakh or departing to the  Republic of Armenia in the abovementioned period of time. The  Ministry of Interior will issue additional information regarding the  new alternative road," the ministry said.

Also, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev left the following Twitter  message: 

"Today, on 26 August, we – the Azerbaijanis – have returned to the  city of Lachin.

"Azerbaijan's Army is now stationed in the city of Lachin. The  villages of Zabukh and Sus were taken under control.