Top army brass denies Armenian troops surrounded by Azeris

PanARMENIAN.Net - The General Staff of the Armenian army has denied media reports alleging that Armenian servicemen have been surrounded by Azerbaijani troops in the village of Verin Shorzha of Gegharkunik province, the Information Checking Center reports.

"Moreover, in all three directions where the adversary has entered the Armenian territory, the Armenian army maintains full control over both the territory and the Azeri military there, and the supply routes," the General Stuff said.

On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province).