Armenian-abandoned stronghold in Azerbaijan's Khojaly district VIDEO by Defence Ministry

Azerbaijani Defence Ministry has distributed video footage of a stronghold left by Armenian armed forces on the territory of Khojaly district, Caliber.Az reports with reference to the ministry.

Hostilities returned to the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan on September 19 after the Azerbaijan Armed Forces launched a local anti-terrorist operation following intensified provocations by the illegal Armenian armed formations stationed in the region.

The operation came on the heels of the incidents that resulted in injuries and deaths on the Azerbaijani side. Deadly mine incidents in the Khojavand district on the morning of September 19 killed four police officers and two road construction workers. While, later on the same day, two servicemen of the Azerbaijani army stationed in the Aghdam district were wounded by the Armenian armed gangs located in the Azerbaijani territories temporarily monitored by the Russian peacekeeping contingent.

The Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan announced on September 20 the end of the local counter-terrorism measures. According to the ministry, the agreement was reached after the Armenian army formations agreed to full disarmament by withdrawing, laying down arms, and handing over heavy military equipment.