Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone talk with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Armenian prime minister's press service reported.

Since midnight, Azerbaijan started provocative and aggressive military actions against the sovereign territory of Armenia in different directions of the border, Pashinyan said.

The Armenian PM expressed his deep concern over the situation and stressed the importance of an adequate response from the international community.

President Macron considered a further escalation of tension unacceptable and highlighted the need to defuse the situation.

Azerbaijan opened fire on 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 death toll is being clarified.

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