As a result of Azerbaijan’s blocking of the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia, the Mets Shen, Hin Shen, Yegtsahogh and Lisagor communities of Shushi region are practically surrounded.

Artsakh InfoCenter reported.

The lack of communication with Stepanakert and other settlements of the republic may cause a humanitarian crisis in those settlements.

Due to the closure of the road, the supply of food, in particular, bread and flour, as well as other essential goods to the given settlements from Artsakh is not carried out. The administration of Shushi district, under the instructions of the operational headquarters of the State, maintains contact with the communities and all possible actions are taken to meet the urgent needs of these communities.

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Let us remind that on 12 December at around 10:30, the Azerbaijani side, violating the provisions of the Trilateral Statement of 9 November, 2020, closed the only way of life connecting Artsakh to the world for environmental reasons, violating the vital interests and rights of the civilian population. They set up tents and brought stoves.

Hundreds of citizens, including minors, cannot return home, some of them temporarily stayed in Syunik Marz.

The transport connection of Lisagor, Mets Shen, Hin Shen and Yegtsahogh villages of Shushi region with the capital Stepanakert is interrupted.