Army
20/05/2021 17:29Azeri soldiers open fire in Armenia's Gegharkunik border sector, apologize for the incident - Armenia MOD“At approximately 3pm few tens of shots were fired, supposedly into the air, after which the Armenian sub-divisions opened warning fire.
20/05/2021 17:18Armenia’s MOD reiterates readiness to settle existing situation by force in case of failure of peaceful settlement, warns civilians against visiting Syunik, Gegharkunik border sectors“For security reasons, we convincingly urge to refrain from traveling to mentioned territories where the Armed Forces of Armenia are carrying out military service with 24-hour regime,” MOD statement runs.
20/05/2021 11:23Situation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border tense, 500-600 Azeri militaries are in Armenia’s territory – Pashinyan“In political regard, our issue is the following - not to allow the situation go out of our control, do the utmost to exclude any scenario of war or military clashes, reach withdrawal of the representatives of Azerbaijani armed forces from the RA territory,” he said.
19/05/2021 18:52Armenia’s President urges MOD, General Staff, NSS exert strictest measures against encroachments threatening Armenia’s territorial integrityThe reinforcement of Armenia’s international rating, boosting of cooperation with international partners and allied relations are necessity. These relations must be built on the basis of realistic and targeted agenda.
19/05/2021 18:05Armenia's acting PM says situation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border stable but tense, works with CSTO and Russia ongoing“The situation is stable but tense, and, on the other hand, I must emphasize that it is unacceptable for us. Because our position is clear and definite – sub-divisions of Azerbaijani armed forces must leave the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia,” he said, adding that Armenian Armed Forces are carrying out tactical actions but Armenia’s position is that the situation must be resolved in diplomatic way, peacefully.
19/05/2021 14:22Azeris fail to come to negotiations scheduled for today - Armenia MODIt has been reported earlier that negotiations are ongoing to settle the situation which arose as a result of provocation of Azerbaijani armed forces on Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
19/05/2021 11:27Armenian Armed Forces deploy additional sub-divisions depriving Azeri soldiers of opportunity to even theoretically undertake any operation“In all the direction where provocation took place - both the territories and Azerbaijani servicemen as well as the possible directions of ensuring their rear - continue to be under full control of Armenian forces,” Armenia’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
18/05/2021 22:04Armenian armed forces to reserve right to settle the issue by force if Azeri servicemen do not leave Armenia’s sovereign territory in reasonable timeframe - MODThe Ministry of Defense highlights the need of peaceful settlement of the issue and highly assesses the efforts of different countries and international structures in that direction.
18/05/2021 17:35Professional army to be formed in Artsakh, where contract servicemen will play important role - Artsakh president"We have a dignified and lasting peace agenda, but it also requires security guarantees. Therefore, the defence army exists, will remain and will become more combatative. As a result of the planned reforms, a professional army will be formed, where contract servicemen will play an important role", the head of state said, adding that they will spare no effort for the consistent and rapid improvement of Artsakh's security system.
18/05/2021 17:12Conflict occurred between Armenian, Azerbaijani servicemen in Vardenis, settled immediately - Armenia MODArmenia's Ministry of Defense confirmed the information to Aysor.am.
18/05/2021 12:12Situation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border comparatively calm – Armenia MODThe situation is comparatively calm, Armenian Armed Forces are preventing the attempts of the Azerbaijani servicemen in Armenian territory to ensure rear, Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports.
18/05/2021 10:48U.S. National Security Adviser describes military movements near un-demarcated borders irresponsible and provocativeIn addition, he underscored the need for the two countries to conduct formal discussions to demarcate their international border. Finally, he conveyed the commitment of the United States to achieving regional reconciliation through bilateral engagement and as a Minsk Group Co-Chair.
17/05/2021 17:39Armenian, Russian DMs discuss situation in the region over phone“During the conversation issues on bilateral cooperation, the situation in the region and in the parts of Nagorno Karabakh where Russian peacekeeping contingent implements tasks were discussed,” Russian MOD said in a statement.
16/05/2021 21:14Azeri forces to pull back in Syunik but to leave two border points near Armenian positionsAccording to some information, the Azerbaijani forces will pull back in the territory of Lake Sev. Deputy head of Goris community Menua Hovsepyan told Radiolur that the Azerbaijani side has put some preconditions.
16/05/2021 20:37Negotiations pass successfully, Azeri forces leave Armenian territoryPastinfo reports that the Azerbaijani armed forces are being withdrawn from all directions.