Peaceful population under targeted attacks in Vardenis region of Armenia - Ombudsman
Villages of Vardenis Region in Gegharkunik Province of Armenia are under constant shelling by Azerbaijani forces since morning, Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan reported, referring to collected data by the Ombudsman's Office.
"One civilian is killed as a result of shelling, as urgently confirmed to the Human Rights Defender of Armenia by official sources. Alarming complaints to our hot line have been received from civilians of the villages being bombarded. We also received alerts from the health care staff of Vardenis Neuropsychological social-care home confirming that shelling caused fear among patients. The fact of shelling has been also confirmed by results of the Human Rights Defender’s urgent official requests. Photos have been provided to the Human Rights Defender evidencing the shelling," said Tatoyan.
To remind, the Azerbaijani armed forces attacked the civilian-military infrastructure in Vardenis town and adjacent settlements of the Republic of Armenia, targeting the civilian population. A civilian bus was attacked by an UAV this morning.