16:46, 21 March 2023

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, ARMENPRESS. An Armenian serviceman is believed to have accidentally crossed into Azeri-controlled territory after getting lost in low visibility and foggy weather, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

The serviceman of the Armed Forces of Armenia was transporting food to an outpost when he got lost, the ministry explained.

Search and rescue operations were launched immediately and “actions are being taken to confirm that the serviceman has appeared in Azerbaijani-controlled territory and return him.”