The servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping contingent have started to ensure the security of the reservoir being built for the needs of the population and industry of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), reported the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry.

"This facility is located near the line of contact [with Azerbaijan], in connection with which the presence of the Russian peacekeeping contingent is necessary," said Aleksey Kolesnikov, a representative of the contingent.

The construction of this reservoir is expected to be completed by the end of this year.