The RA Minister of Health Arsen Torosyan made a statement.
"Dear compatriots, dear colleagues, we have heard the bad news that since early this morning the Azerbaijani side has attacked Artsakh along the entire line of contact, targeting peaceful settlements, including the capital Stepanakert.
By the decision of the RA government, martial law and general mobilization have been declared in the Republic of Armenia.
We started the year with the challenge of fighting the coronavirus. Dear medical workers, now we will fight on two fronts. We are strong and ready. We will fight together in both directions, joining our forces and efforts.
The healthcare system of Armenia has been brought to a high level of readiness, the ministry coordinates all organizational issues. I thank the medical community for their solidarity", the statement said in part.