President of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Arayik Haroutyunyan posted the following on his Facebook page:

“Dear compatriots,

Today Minister of Defense Jalal Harutunyan, the other representatives of our country’s security system and I visited the southeastern sector of Artsakh where we discussed the main future actions that will restrain the enemy’s obscene and aggressive actions and cause irreversible casualties.

The army and the militia stand firmly at their positions and are making heroic efforts for defense of the homeland.

Glory to the brave sons of our nation, thanks to the endeavors of whom we stand firmly on our land.”