Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili on Sunday, April 3 expressed concern over the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, RFE/RL Armenian Service reports.

According to an official statement, the PM consulted on the issue with the Foreign Ministry, heads of security agencies and parliamentarians.

"The Prime Minister said he was concerned about the casualties, including the civilian losses, registered in course of the military actions," the statement said.

During the meeting, Kvirikashvili expressed hope that the situation will ultimately calm down paving the way for peace and stability in the region.

On the night of April 1-2, Azerbaijani armed forces initiated overt offensive operations in the southern, southeastern and northeastern directions of the line of contact with Nagorno Karabakh, using artillery, armored fighting vehicles and air force equipment among other weapons.

As many as 18 Karabakh servicemen were killed and 35-40 were wounded in the course of military operations.

As of April 3, the Azerbaijani side has lost 15 tanks and over 5 armored vehicles, including an IFV, as well as 2 military helicopters and 3 unmanned aerial vehicles.

One Karabakh tank has been destroyed so far.