Below are presented 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.
3 October, 2020, 20:26
At about 15:50 the air defense systems of the Defense Army hit 1 enemy helicopter in the southern direction.
3 October, 2020, 16:45
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
The Defense Army has destroyed a large grouping of the enemy’s armored fighting vehicles, a significant amount of armaments, and servicemen, preparing for an offensive. Thus, in one direction, the enemy’s plans for an offensive, have failed.
3 October, 2020, 12:26
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
The Defense Army of Artsakh managed to suspend today’s large-scale attack launched by the enemy. In one of the directions, our forces undertook a counterattack. In other flanks there are heavy defensive battles.
3 October, 2020, 12:23
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
Despite the numerous statements we have made, there are still cases when Mass Media representatives cover events live, both on the frontline, In the immediate vicinities of fighting, and from the localities of the Republic of Artsakh, in particular, from the capital Stepanakert. We strongly advice them stop such actions. These are really dangerous for Armenian units, as they direct the enemy’s fire and help them to target peaceful settlements.
3 October, 2020, 12:14
Representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Artsrun Hovhannisyan
Azerbaijan switched to strikes with long-range missles on civilian infrastructures, the destruction of which can lead to environmental disasters.
3 October, 2020, 12:08
Human rights ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan
One and a half hour ago Azerbaijan hit Stepanakert again with three rockets. There is no information about the victims.
3 October, 2020, 08:52
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
At around 08:46, two more enemy aircrafts were hit on the front line of the Defense Army.
3 October, 2020, 08:40
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
At around 08:25 an enemy aircraft was hit in the southern direction.
3 October, 2020, 08:34
Representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Artsrun Hovhannisyan
The Enemy has brought new forces into the battle. Ours show heroic resistance.
3 October, 2020, 08:25
Spokesperson of the RA Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan
Tough and fierce battles are taking place in the northern and southern directions of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) border. “The adversary [Azerbaijan], concentrating large forces in these sections, has launched an attack. The Armenian [military] units are stopping the adversary’s advance, causing [it] huge losses
3 October, 2020, 08:04
President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan
With special forces, I’m leaving for the frontline to fight my part, since already I’ll be more valuable on the frontline than in the back. I call upon every one of you to stand immediately and defend our inalienable right to live in our own land without an existential threat. This is a holy patriotic war that we have to win with everyone’s maximum participation and dedication.
3 October, 2020, 07:45
Representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Artsrun Hovhannisyan
Heated battles took place at night.