Armenia says has the right push back Azerbaijan's use of force

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Republic of Armenia, in accordance with the UN Charter, has the right push back the use of force against its territorial integrity and sovereignty, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, November 16.

"We call on the international community and our international partners – Russia, the CSTO, the co-chairmanship of the OSCE Minsk Group and the co-chairing countries – to respond clearly to these actions, undermining regional peace and security, and to take effective steps towards their prevention and the unconditional and complete withdrawal of Azerbaijani armed forces from the territory Republic of Armenia," the statement reads.

The Foreign Ministry also confirmed casualties on the Armenian side without providing a specific number of deaths or injuries. The Defense Ministry said earlier that at least four Armenian servicemen were injured on Tuesday.

Azerbaijan launched a new provocation in the province of Syunik on Tuesday, shelling the Armenian positions at the same time, the Defense Ministry reported earlier. The Armenian side has opened retaliatory fire to hinder the Azerbaijani military's advancement.