The Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army has denied media reports alleging that an agreement on the cessation of hostilities has been reached on October 8.

"The information spread by Armenian and foreign media that on October 8 the parties have agreed to hold a ceasefire is not true," the Armenian Unified Infocenter cited the Defense Army as saying on October 8.

Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey, launched a large-scale offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. International and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages.

Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support Karabakh amid Azerbaijan's aggression.