The CSTO meeting regarding the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is being held via video broadcast, Russian President’s Press secretary Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti.

“The meeting has started,” he said. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also participating in the meeting.

It is held at the request of Yerevan.

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.