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- Armenian border authorities report complete control of the Akhurik crossing
- Russian border guards have been withdrawn from the Akhurik checkpoint
- Operations at the crossing are now conducted by Armenian border guards
- The government has officially confirmed the changes at the checkpoint
The Armenian government has officially stated that Russian border guards have withdrawn from the Akhurik crossing and that Armenian border guards are now conducting the duties at the checkpoint.
The government confirmation follows prior reports and a linked briefing noting the transfer of control to Armenian authorities at Akhurik, with the border station now under Armenian operational management.
The development is described as a formal transfer of oversight responsibilities, with the government stressing that the crossing remains functional and under Armenian supervision, in line with established border control procedures.
The authorities emphasized that the change is a formal handover and that day-to-day duties are performed by Armenian border guards at Akhurik.