Freedom House has expressed concern over Azerbaijani shootings of Armenian settlements.

 

The statement said they are alarmed by the reports of intense shootings by Azerbaijani armed forces of the southern Armenian settlements of Goris, Jermuk, Vardenis and Sotk.

They call for an immediate ceasefire and urge both sides to find a peaceful solution, the statement reads.

Azerbaijan opened fire on Tuesday night near the Armenian borders. The reports have been confirmed by the Armenian defense ministry spokesperson who said that the adversary also used UAVs. The Armenian side has victims and wounded. The death toll is being clarified.

The defense ministry said it will regularly issue official reports on the developments of the situation.