"Dear compatriots,
Early this morning, in gross violation of international humanitarian law and the logic of the peace process, the Azerbaijani armed forces attacked the Artsakh-Azerbaijani line of contact with missiles and aircraft, targeting the positions of the Defense Army and the peaceful settlements of Artsakh. Thus, the entire military responsibility for the consequences of hostilities lies with the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan.
At the moment, the Defense Army of the Artsakh Republic is stopping all attempts to advance the enemy with decisive counterattacks, causing heavy losses to the enemy. Being the guarantor of Artsakh's security, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia are ready to provide any assistance to ensure the security of the people of Artsakh.
It is already obvious that by not learning from the previous defeats, the Azerbaijani authorities have again overestimated their capabilities, for which, I am sure, they will be severely punished. This adventure will have serious consequences for the enemy. Our response will be tougher than ever. The Armenian army has all the necessary means to once again defeat the enemy who is encroaching on our Homeland.
Dear compatriots, comrades-in-arms,
All the victories of our history have been built due to unity. I am confident that at this crucial moment, we will jointly and honorably carry out our combat mission, teaching a lesson to the enemy who understands only the language of force", reads the statement of the RA Minister of Defense David Tonoyan.
