Defense Ministry reports ‘relatively stable’ situation on border

17:51, 1 September 2023

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The situation on the border has stabilized, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said after a day of intense gunfire from Azerbaijan.

“As of 17:30, the situation on the frontline was relatively stable,” the Defense Ministry said, adding that it would provide updates in case of any changes in the situation.

4 Armenian soldiers were killed and one was wounded when Azerbaijani armed forces opened small arms fire, and launched mortar and UAV strikes at Armenian border outposts in Gegharkunik province.

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS