Azerbaijan targeted peaceful settlements and civilian objects in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) overnight, the State Service of Emergency Situations reported on Monday, October 19.

In particular, the city of Martuni as well as the communities of Urekan, Ishkhanadzor, Aygehovit and Vurgavan in Kashatagh region were shelled

Information about casualties and damage is being clarified.

Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign 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 humanitarian efforts in Karabakh.