Two Armenian Soldiers Wounded as Azerbaijani Forces Violate Sotk Ceasefire Using Drones

At approximately 10 a.m., on May 12, the ceasefire in the Sotk direction was violated by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, employing UAVs (drones).

During the breach, two servicemen of Armenia’s Armed Forces sustained injuries. One of them is in satisfactory health condition, while the other is in critical condition.

- As of 10:30 a.m., the situation on the front line remains relatively stable.

- Later, at around 4:50 p.m., Azerbaijani Armed Forces units opened fire from large-caliber rifles towards Armenian positions in the Kut area.

Responding promptly, the Armenian Armed Forces took necessary protective and preventive measures.

- At 5:50 p.m., the situation on the frontline remains relatively stable. Any changes will be addressed in an official statement by the Ministry of Defense.

- Around 7:10 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces again violated the ceasefire, this time targeting the Kut sector with mortar fire.

The Armenian Armed Forces promptly took necessary protective and preventive measures in response.

- As of 7:40 p.m., the units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces continue to fire towards the Armenian positions in both the Kut and Sotk sectors. Mortars are also being used against the Armenian positions in the Sotk sector.

The Armenian Armed Forces remain vigilant and have taken appropriate protective and preventive measures.

The Ministry of Defense is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates in a forthcoming statement.

- As of 8:00 p.m., the units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces continue their fire towards the Armenian positions in both the Kut and Sotk sectors.

The Armenian Armed Forces are steadfast in implementing protective and preventive measures.

The injuries of the two soldiers wounded in today’s Azerbaijani drone attack are not life-threatening, the Ministry of Defense says.