Defense Ministry denies shootout in Tavush province

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Defense Ministry has denied media reports about alleged shootouts in the province of Tavush, Aysor.am reports.

According to a Defense Ministry representative, one of the units of the Armenian Armed Forces conducted fire exercise trainings in the area on Thursday, May 27.

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, while six others were captured on May 27.