Pashinyan: 105 Armenian soldiers killed in Azerbaijani attacks
At least 105 Armenian soldiers have been killed in attacks by Azerbaijan in two days, Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday.
“As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed victims is 105,” he told lawmakers.
Earlier on Tuesday, Pashinyan said Azerbaijani shelling had killed at least 49 Armenian troops, adding the number of casualties could grow.
Azerbaijani forces launched a massive attack against Armenia just after midnight on Tuesday, using combat drones, artillery and large-caliber firearms.
Towns and villages in Armenia’s Gegharkunik, Syunik and Vayots Dzor Provinces came under Azerbaijani shelling.
Azerbaijan renewed attacks against Armenia on Wednesday morning, continuing to target border settlements and civilian infrastructure.
Four civilians are confirmed to be injured. At least 2,570 people have been displaced from their homes in Gegharkunik.
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