The Defense Ministry on Wednesday, January 12 reported on the death of a third Armenian serviceman, private Vahan Babayan (b. 2003), in Azerbaijan's latest border provocation on Tuesday.

Two other Armenian soldiers – Artur Mkhitaryan and Rudik Gharibyan (both born in 2002) – were killed earlier in the day, while two others were injured in fighting.

"The two wounded servicemen are in stable condition, their lives are not in danger," the Defense Ministry added.

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. On November 16, the Azerbaijani side launched a fresh offensive in the province of Syunik, during which Armenian soldiers were killed and taken captive.