Nagorno-Karabakh rescue teams have suspended the search for the bodies or remains of the victims of the 44-day war on Friday, March 19, Karabakh authorities report.

The mission is expected to resume on Saturday, the State Emergency Service of Karabakh revealed.

Since November 13, the rescue teams have found the bodies and remains of 1503 people, including dozens of civilians, who had failed to leave their homes when their settlements went under Azerbaijan's control.