On June 13-14, 2023, the Human Rights Defender’s Office received calls regarding the fact that the Azerbaijani armed forces have conducted targeted shootings in the direction of the Yeraskh community of Ararat province of Armenia.
The shootings were direct and targeted: civilian objects were damaged, including the metallurgical plant which is under construction, and a vehicle belonging to a resident of the community.
Today, on the morning of June 14, two Indian citizens were injured due to the shootings of Azerbaijani armed forces in the direction of the plant; they were taken to a medical institution and underwent surgery.
The fact-finding activities at the Human Rights Defender’s Office are ongoing in several directions, the Defender will publish a statement after the results of the fact-finding activities are summarized.
