The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border continues to remain tense, one day after the Azeri military launched a major offensive against Armenia, the Defense Ministry reports.

Strike drones, artillery, mortars and large-caliber firearms have been used since September 12, with at least 49 Armenian servicemen killed in the aggression.

Border settlement in the provinces of Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik are being shelled, and civilians have been reported injured.

The Defense Ministry said, however, that the Armenian army continues to protect the borders of the country.

“In fact, despite the international community's clear response to the situation, the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan continues its aggressive actions against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, targeting both military and civil infrastructures.

“In fact, despite the international community's clear response to the situation, the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan continues its aggressive actions against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, targeting both military and civil infrastructure,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

“The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia declares that the entire responsibility for the created situation and its further developments rests with the military and political leadership of Azerbaijan.”