Azerbaijani forces open intense sniper fire in Artsakh line of contact

Armenpress 09:32, 22 March, 2017

YEREVAN, MARCH 22, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijani forces made over 35 ceasefire violations in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact, the defense ministry of Artsakh told ARMENPRESS.

The ministry released a statement, saying: “On March 21 and overnight March 22 Azerbaijani forces made over 35 ceasefire violations, firing more than 400 shots at Artsakh positions from various caliber firearms, including sniper rifles. Azerbaijani forces opened intense sniper fire in the eastern and northeastern parts, firing 31 shots.

The Defense Army of Artsakh confidently continue their service and take countermeasures only in case of strict necessity”.

 



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