Line of contact protection in the direction of settlements of Parukh and Khramort, Askeran province and safety of civilians living in these communities are the tasks of Russian peacekeeping forces deployed in the Republic of Artsakh, the statement released by the Artsakh Information Headquarters says.

"The peacekeepers are now at their strongholds, negotiations continue. Once again we call on the population to remain calm, the situation in all other segments of the line of contact is stable for the moment," the statement reads.