YEREVAN. – Azerbaijan is preparing for another provocation given the statements coming from Baku, spokesperson for Karabakh Defense Ministry Senor Hasratyan said.

According to Azerbaijani media reports, defense minister of Azerbaijan Zakir Hasanov visited the line of contact where he was informed about alleged regrouping of troops and pulling artillery systems and heavy equipment by the Armenian side. Hasanov ordered “to take similar action.”

“The reports are untrue. However, the behavior of the Azerbaijani side suggests they are getting ready for a new provocation and are trying to clear the way with the help of such publications,” Senor Hasratyan said.