Due to the blocking by Azerbaijan of the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia, scheduled surgeries continue to be suspended in the medical institutions under the authority of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Artsakh.

The Ministry of Health reported.

There is currently no shortage of first aid drugs and medical supplies, but supplies remain elusive.

11 patients are in the intensive care unit at the “Republican Medical Center” of the State Ministry of Health of the Republic of Artsakh, 4 of them are in an extremely serious condition, the doctors are doing everything possible to stabilize the condition of the patients.

10 children are in the intensive care unit at “Arevik” Medical Association. One of the children is in critical condition. Artsakh doctors provide the necessary medical care by consulting with RA specialists online.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Artsakh is taking all possible measures to properly overcome the situation created due to the blockade.

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Let us remind that on 12 December at around 10:30, the Azerbaijani side, violating the provisions of the Trilateral Agreement 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.