Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev at night, expressing deep concern about military operations along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, including missile attacks on Armenia, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke overnight with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to express deep concern over military action along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including shelling in Armenia. Secretary Blinken urged President Aliyev to cease hostilities and stressed that the United States would push for an immediate halt to fighting and a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.” he noted.

Let’s remind that on 13 September, from 00:05, the units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces started firing intensively from artillery and large-caliber firearms towards the Armenian positions in the direction of Goris, Sotk, and Jermuk The enemy uses UAVs as well.

The situation in some parts of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border continues to be tense as of 18:00. The enemy is trying to secure a positional advance throughout the day, particularly in the direction of Nerkin Hand, Verin Shorzha, Artanish and Sotk, using special purpose units. The RA Armed Forces continue to carry out the combat tasks set before them in full scope.

Data on the losses of the Armenian side are being verified. As of now, the Armenian side has 49 victims confirmed by the Ministry of Defense.