Azerbaijani army takes measures to prevent possible Armenian provocations Azerbaijani Defence Ministry’s statement

The process of transporting servicemen, ammunition, mines and other military equipment from Armenia for illegal Armenian armed formations on the territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is temporarily deployed, has been recently intensified.

“The servicemen and weapons are mainly transported at night and in foggy weather,” Caliber.Az reports citing the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.

“Moreover, illegal Armenian armed groups are laying new roads along several routes in the mountainous area, as well as expanding existing ones. The military, engineering, and special equipment are being used. The individuals undergoing military service upon the contract, and local residents are involved.

Over the past few days, the Azerbaijani army has noticed thanks to the technical surveillance equipment that the Armenians intensified illegal construction and repair on Khankandi-Khalfali-Turshsu and Khankandi-Kesalar-Mirzalar-Turshsu roads passing to the north of this route. These roads are also used to provide the combat positions of illegal Armenian armed groups with military equipment and servicemen.

Despite the numerous appeals of the Azerbaijani side and the discussions, no measures have been taken yet to prevent the transportation of ammunition and other military equipment.

Taking into account the current situation, the Azerbaijani army has taken measures to prevent the use of dirt roads in the north of the Lachin road for illegal purposes and possible provocations,” the statement says.