Protesting citizens have suffered injuries because of police actions in front of the government building in Yerevan, Armenia.

The situation in front of the government recently escalated, leading to the use of special measures by the police, including light and sound stun guns, against citizens demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over the escalation in Nagorno Karabakh.

A significant number of police officers have gathered in front of the government building and its surrounding areas, forming rows armed with shields. Emergency vehicles are approaching the Republic Square.

Earlier NEWS.am reported that Azerbaijan's Armed Forces initiated a military aggression against Nagorno Karabakh, employing artillery and heavy weaponry since 1 p.m. on September 19, attempting to breach the defense line of the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Forces.

Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno Karabakh, is currently facing heavy shelling. Gegham Stepanyan, the Human Rights Defender of Nagorno Karabakh, has reported multiple casualties and injuries among civilians, including children.

The protesters on Republic Square are demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation due to his handling of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Recently, additional police forces, including the Red Berets, have been deployed to the government building.

Earlier, the police also used stun grenades, causing smoke to fill the square.