Armenia says Azerbaijan seeks to further escalate the situation

Armenia says Azerbaijan seeks to further escalate the situation

PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's provocations are aimed at further escalating the situation on the border, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday, May 27, hours after six servicemen were surrounded and captured by Azerbaijanis in the province of Gegharkunik.

"These provocative actions by the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan are aimed at further aggravating the situation, which could seriously undermine regional peace and stability," the Foreign Ministry said.

"We strongly condemn the use of force by the Azerbaijani side against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia, and emphasize that the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan bears the responsibility for all the actions of the Azerbaijani armed forces and its consequences."

The Foreign Ministry said the captured Armenian servicemen must be returned immediately and unconditionally.

On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). One Armenian serviceman was killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting on May 25.

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