Battles of local significance taking place on Karabakh frontOctober 24, 2020 - 10:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Battles of local significance are taking place in all directions of the frontline, the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army said on Saturday, October 24 morning. The Armenian troops are successfully thwarting the offensive operations of the adversary and are in control of the tactical situation, the Karabakh army added. The situation in the conflict zone was relatively stable, but tense, with artillery battles and exchange of fire reported in certain sections. Prior to that, the Azerbaijani forces again violated the norms of international humanitarian law on Friday evening and heavily bombarded peaceful settlements, including the capital Stepanakert. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |