YEREVAN. - The Defense Ministry of Armenia severely condemns the subsequent provocation from the Azerbaijani side and states that as usual it will not remain without a response.

The subsequent step by the Azerbaijani side aimed at destabilizing the situation confirms the destructive stance of that country on the issue of the Karabakh conflict settlement, neglect to urges of the mediator mission and violations of norms of the international law, the statement of the Defense Ministry says.    

The Defense Ministry offers its deepest condolences to the family of soldier Karen Akulyan killed by the Azerbaijani sniper.