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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the humanitarian impact of the conflict escalation along the line of contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijan, it said in a statement on Sunday.

The ICRC calls on the sides to take all measures necessary to ensure that civilian life and infrastructure is respected and protected, in line with their obligation to respect basic rules of international humanitarian law.

“We reiterate our commitment to assist and support those affected by this escalation as well as to act as a neutral intermediary,” said regional director Martin Schüepp. “We urge the sides to exercise all the efforts possible at all times to abide by the principles of the international humanitarian law.” 

The Azerbaijani military launched a large-scale cross-border artillery attack on Artsakh early on Sunday, targeting civilian population, shelling the capital city of Stepanakert and surrounding areas.