- Armenia denies claims that its forces opened fire on May 10 near the eastern border.
- Azerbaijan is accused of shelling Khnatsakh village on May 9.
- The attack damaged a residential roof; no casualties were reported.
- Armenia demands Azerbaijan investigate and publicly clarify the incident.
Armenia Rejects Latest Azerbaijani Accusations
On May 10, the Ministry of Defense of Armenia firmly denied statements by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry alleging that Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at Azerbaijani positions in the eastern border zone at approximately 09:55 AM. Armenian officials stated that no such actions took place and classified the claims as disinformation.
Shelling of Armenian Village Sparks Outcry
Meanwhile, on May 9 at around 22:20, Azerbaijani Armed Forces reportedly opened fire toward the Armenian village of Khnatsakh in the Syunik province. According to the Armenian Ministry of Defense, the incident resulted in the roof of a residential home being damaged. No injuries were reported.
Yerevan Urges Accountability and Transparency
In response to the attack, Armenian authorities called on the Azerbaijani side to thoroughly investigate the shelling and issue a public explanation. The demand underscores Armenia’s appeal for transparency and accountability in cross-border incidents, especially those impacting civilian areas.
Source: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia