The ceasefire violations in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces and further developments, started  on September 27, according to the chronology with Russian, French and German translations.

September 30, 2020, 18:21

Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan

The Republic of Azerbaijan handed over the air command of offensive operations against the Artsakh Republic to the Turkish Air Forces. Starting from 10:00 am today, two F-16 fighter jets of the Turkish Air Forces flying from Kurdamir, as well as the SU-25 aircrafts of the Azerbaijani Air Force, the Bayraktar reconnaissance and surveillance attack drones carried out bombing and missile attacks at high altitudes in the direction of settlements of Hadrut and Martuni regions of the Artsakh Republic. The air force is being operated under the remote command and control of the Turkish E7-T airborne C2 station from Erzurum- Kars area. The command and leadership of the Turkish Air Forces is most possibly on the board. Apart from that, Turkish UAV C2 station is located at a distance from the border with Hadrut region, which directly controls the fire of Azerbaijani attack planes. The above-mentioned information is being directly monitored and observed by the C2 of the joint air defense and aviation command. Materials of live monitoring and recording systems will be presented soon.

September 30, 2020, 18:15

Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia officially states that the information actively spread by the Azerbaijani media that the Armenian side today allegedly used the Tochka-U missile system is obviously false and does not correspond to reality. Meanwhile, we strictly warn that if Azerbaijani side intends to use this misinformation under the pretext of retaliating, using a similar or larger caliber distance control system, the response of the Armenian side will be obvious, strong and extremely destructive.

September 30, 2020, 15:20

Spokesperson of the President of the Artsakh Republic Vahram Poghosyan

Artsakh Presidential Press Spokesman Vahram Poghosyan reports that three civilians in Martakert were killed when an Azerbaijani military fighter bombed the town. Poghosyan said there were casualties as well but gave no specifics. “Official Baku is openly attacking the civilian population, violating all norms of international law. We offer our condolences to the relatives of all the victims,”

September 30, 2020, 14:04

Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan

DefenseArmy Today, the enemy employed Turkish F-16 multifunctional aircrafts in the northeastern and then southern directions of the Defense Army. At this moment, intense fighting continues along the entire battle line. The Defense Army has noticeable achievements in several directions. The manpower and military-equipment losses of the enemy are increasing.

September 30, 2020, 13:18

Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan

The fighting continues. The subdivisions of the Artsakh Defense Army are carrying out punitive counter retaliatory actions in specific areas. A large number of military hardware have been destroyed, including the TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system.

September 30, 2020, 11:00

Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan

The Azerbaijani Air Force conducted aerial bombing carried out with mixed battle order in the northern direction of the Artsakh Defense Army, using Turkish-made UAVs. The enemy air force operates at a standoff distance from aid defense engagement zone Air-to-surface long-range missiles are being used.

September 30, 2020, 10:01

Armenian Unified Information Center

Fights continued throughout the night in all directions of the frontline. Fights were more intense in the north-northeastern parts. All attempts of the opponent to improve its tactical initiative failed. The opponent suffered serious losses of weapons, military equipment and manpower. Using missile and artillery systems, reconnaissance drones and combat drones, the opponent also targeted civilians. Two of the used combat UAVs were shot down in the airspace of Stepanakert by the Air Forces of Artsakh Defense Army. At the moment, military actions continue in all directions.

September 30, 2020, 08:16

Armenian Unified Information Center

On September 30, at around 04:30, the enemy’s UAVs were damaged in the airspace of Stepanakert. Three special type Harop UAVs violated the air border, two of which were destroyed by the air defense units of the Armenian forces.