YEREVAN. – Azerbaijani media reports saying an Armenian serviceman was detained in the village of Alibeyli of Tovuz Region of Azerbaijan are untrue, spokesperson for Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

“This is nonsense spread by Azerbaijani media,” he said, adding that not a single serviceman crossed the border.

Azerbaijani media said a citizen of Armenia was allegedly detained in Alibeyli village. According to reports, he crossed the line of contact and was detained by the villagers. It is unclear whether he is a civilian or a soldier.