Escalation on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan may further escalate tensions in the region - including between Russia, Turkey and Iran, Dutch MP Ruben Brekelmans tweeted.

According to him, various reports have surfaced that Azerbaijan is now attacking Armenia with UAVs and artillery. This could further escalate tensions in the region (including between Russia, Turkey and Iran, he wrote.

Azerbaijan opened fire 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 Armenian death toll has reached 49.

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