The United Nations has once again called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to exercise restraint, amid Baku's unceasing provocations on the border and the Azerbaijani troops presence on the sovereign territory of Armenia.

"Regarding the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, of course, we continue to urge both sides to exercise restraint, refrain from any action that could escalate tensions, and address related concerns through dialogue," Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, told a briefing on Friday, August 6.

Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. Five Armenian servicemen have been killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, a dozen others have been wounded, while six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home.