U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman hopes that Azerbaijan will abstain from further sniper attacks and instead engage in meaningful resolution talks with Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reported.

In a statement quotes by ANCA, Sherman said he is deeply saddened by the recent reports of escalated violence on the Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia border and the deaths of several Armenian and Azeri soldiers.

“I am taken aback by Azerbaijan’s attacks on Red Cross staff in a border village in Armenia and Baku’s decision to use sniper rifles in this conflict after several years of respecting the decision by both sides to refrain from doing so. It is my sincere hope that Azerbaijan will abstain from further sniper attacks and instead engage in meaningful resolution talks with Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh,” he added.

Over the recent days Azerbaijani side made several attempts of reconnaissance and diversion action at the line of contact, but the opposing side was thrown away. Official Baku recognized the death over 20 serviceman. Seven Armenian troops were killed while repelling adversary’s acts of sabotage.