Published 18:43 IST, October 14th 2020
Armenia warns it reserves right to attack military facility in Azerbaijan
Armenian Defence Ministry said that it now reserves the right to target any military facility in Azerbaijani after the latter destroyed missile launch sites.
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Armenian Defence Ministry on October 14 said that it w reserves right to target any military facility in Azerbaijan after latter destroyed two missile launch sites in former's territory. Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry on Wednesday confirmed destroying missile launch sites in Armenia alleging that y were being used to target peaceful regions in country. Armenian side countered claims saying that missile launch sites were t being used in ongoing conflict between two countries, ding that it w reserves right to attack any military installations or movements in Azerbaijan.
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'Attack based on mere assumption'
"Azerbaijani Air Force has targeted military equipment on combat alert in territory of Armenia jacent to border with Qaravachar. attack was carried out based on mere assumption that subject equipment was allegedly going to strike at Azerbaijan’s civilian settlements. Armenian Air Force, henceforth, preserve right to target any military installations and combat movements in Azerbaijan territory," Shushan Stepanyan, Press Secretary of Armenian Defence Ministry said on Twitter.
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conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagor-Karabakh region is reaching its 20th day and international community is getting worried day by day. Armenia has accused Turkey of interfering in conflict and helping Azerbaijani side, which Ankara has dismissed saying that Baku remains an important ally but it is t helping it in any way. Russia and Syria have accused Turkey of sending terrorists to fight in conflict with Kremlin saying that it is rey to send observers if both sides agree to it.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting each or in disputed Nagor-Karabakh region since September 27. skirmishes h started in July this year, but clashes escalated late last month following which both countries declared martial law. world, including United Nations and European Union, is urging warring parties to reach a peaceful settlement and ceasefire, however, both countries remain determined to claim victory.
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18:44 IST, October 14th 2020