July 30, 2021 - 14:13 AMT
Azerbaijani forces resort to fresh provocations against Armenia

Azerbaijani forces resorted to fresh provocations against Armenia on Friday, July 30, the Defense Ministry reports.

In particular, the Azeri military used sniper rifles and various caliber guns to fire on the Armenian positions in Yeraskh, Ararat province. The Armenian army took suppressive measures to silence the Azerbaijani troops. No casualties were reported on the Armenian side.

In the wee hours of July 28, the Azerbaijani armed forces attacked the Armenian positions in Gegharkunik province, triggering local battles. Three Armenian troops were killed, five others were wounded in the process, the Defense Ministry said, adding that the Azerbaijani forces have been thwarted back to their positions. The Azerbaijanis fired on Armenian positions on July 29 too, injuring one more soldier.