Systematic shelling, mining of territories, strengthening of combat positions, growth in the number of trenches and dugouts by the Armenian armed forces in Karabakh has caused increased tensions.

There is observed strengthening of combat positions with personnel, armoured vehicles, artillery and other firepower, bringing units to a high level of combat readiness, creation of additional mobilisation units, expansion of reconnaissance activities, penetration deep into the positions of the Azerbaijani armed forces to repeatedly mine cleared territories and civilian roads for sabotage and terrorist purposes.

On 19 September in Karabakh, 6 people, including four policemen, were killed as a result of mines planted by Armenian saboteurs.

A civilian was killed after illegal Armenian armed formations in Azerbaijan’s Garabagh region opened fire at the city of Shusha by using heavy weapons and mortars.

Within the framework of the measures mentioned above, positions of the Armenian armed forces formations, their long-term firing points, as well as military means and military facilities are put out of action using high-precision weapons in the front line and in depth.

Illegal separatist puppet regime must dissolve itself, and the armenian armed forces stationed in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan must be disarmed.

Azerbaijan applies precision guided munitions against legitimate military targets and, by all means, avoids collateral damage to civilians.

The civilian population and civilian infrastructure are not targets, only legitimate military targets are taken out of action.

Rights and security of civilians of Armenian descent in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan will be provided under the Constitution and international obligations of Azerbaijan.