A Mi-24 helicopter of the Nagorno Karabakh army was shot during a training flight as result of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani armed forces at about 1pm local time.

According to the NKR Defense Ministry, the attack took place not far from the line of contact. At the moment, Azeris continue firing in the direction of the site.

Investigation is underway.

Citing its sources, Razm.info reported that 3 servicemen were killed.

According to Haqqin.az, the helicopter fell down at the territory controlled by Azerbaijan and caught fire.

The armed forces of Armenia and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic are holding join drills , which involve 47,000 people.