Azerbaijani forces opened fire last night at the Armenian positions located in the direction of Sotk village of Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, a resident of Sotk told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

He noted that the shooting lasted for several minutes.

Armenian News-NEWS.am contacted the Ministry of Defense (MOD) to verify this information.

"In case of any intense violation of the ceasefire, the Ministry of Defense issues an official message," said MOD spokesman Aram Torosyan.