The State Service of Emergency Situations of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) reports that the National Security Service of Artsakh is taking measures for the return of a citizen of Artsakh who is currently under the control of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan after getting lost.

Early this morning, the National Security Service of Artsakh reported that resident of Ashan village of Martuni region of Artsakh M. M. (born in 2000) was missing.

After receiving the alarm and taking actions, the National Security Service found out that the mentioned citizen is currently in the territory under the control of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan and has been taken into custody by the Azerbaijanis.

The incident was immediately reported to the Russian peacekeepers, who clarified the issue and assured that the citizen is safe. Negotiations are underway for the return of the resident to the Armenian side.