A fire broke out in the forests of Armenia’s Jermuk town as a result of the shots fired by the Azerbaijani armed forces, Emergency Situations Ministry’s spokesperson Hayk Kostanyan told Armenpress, adding: “The fact that the fires broke out as a result of combat operations is obvious”.

He added that they are unable to conduct firefighting works in the areas that are observed by the adversary, whereas in the areas, which are not observed by the adversary, they carry out firefighting operations.

The fire broke out at around 18:00.

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.