Armenian Defense Ministry reports casualties, loss of two positions in border fighting
The situation along the eastern section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border remained extremely tense as of 4pm, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.
There are casualties, both killed and wounded, on the Armenian side as a result of the fighting, which began after the Azerbaijani military launched an attack on the Armenian positions, it said, adding that information on the casualties was still being clarified.
The ministry also reported the loss of two military positions.
“As a result of adequate measures, the Armenian army units have inflicted heavy losses on the enemy in military equipment and manpower,” it said, adding the intense fighting continues.
Earlier, the military confirmed that four Armenian soldiers were wounded in border clashes.
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