The Deputy Commander of the Defense Army Arthur Sargsyan presented the events of yesterday and last night at the Artsakh Information Headquarters.
According to him, intense fighting took place on the whole front yesterday, the enemy continued to attack, using planes, helicopters, the whole arsenal of heavy artillery, missiles, as well as armored and special units.
"The dynamics of hostilities, the weapons used, the military equipment and the number of personnel were unprecedented, especially in the northern and southern directions. Tensions eased overnight, but shelling continued. The Armed Forces of the Defense Army have fulfilled their tasks brilliantly and flawlessly, thwarting all attempts of the enemy to advance", said Sargsyan, adding that the failed enemy once again targeted civilians and journalists.
The losses of the enemy were 39 armored vehicles, 4 SU-25 planes, 3 Mi-24 helicopters, 17 drones, the loss of troops is about 830, said the colonel.
"54 soldiers of the Defense Army sacrificed their lives in the battles for the defense of the homeland, and the number of wounded is being determined", said the deputy commander of the Defense Army.
