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The new realities are forcing Armenia and Artsakh to carry out sweeping changes at the frontline, MP Tigran Abrahamyan from the opposition With Honor faction told a briefing on Thursday.

According to him, the Armenian authorities, as well as some circles are intentionally attempting to present the establishment of necessary infrastructure and technical equipment at the frontline "at the household level", referring to the replacement of tents with booths or the installation of concrete barriers.

"Border infrastructure is quite multi-layered. It assumes roads, safe communication between positions for the movement of equipment and soldiers. It is related to the ability to conduct defensive, counteroffensive and offensive operations in any conditions. In the current situation, the Armenian authorities fail to resolve these problems in any way," Abrahamyan said.

He underlined that if the frontline positions had been completely equipped, in 1-2 days of fighting in November the Armenian side would not have had 6 casualties, 32 prisoners, wounded and the loss of combat positions.

"Unfortunately, this was yet another test, which revealed that the assurances given by the authorities in regard to the issues raised during the whole period had nothing to do with reality," the lawmaker said.