Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan expressed skepticism that Azerbaijan will ever respect the ceasefire agreement, Armenian media reported.

“Baku won’t cease provocations and violations of ceasefire, not even after a peace deal is concluded,” Ohanyan said, further slamming Azeri military rhetoric and permanent attempts to undermine peace talks by shelling Armenian population.

“Azeri aggression will be retaliated,” the military official said vowing to fight Azerbaijan for every inch of land.

According to Ohanyan, in recent years, serious work was conducted to create explosive and non-explosive artificial obstacles to curb the enemy diversions.

In conclusion, the official hailed the morale and combat readiness of Armenian soldiers.

According to Panorama.am, Azerbaijani forces opened fire at border village Chinari in Tavush province of Armenia last night. The gunfire lasted four hours.

“Shooting was heard until 1:30 am. Roofs and windows were damaged,” village administrator Samvel Saghoyan told Panorama.am. No one was injured and there was no considerable material damage, he added.