The ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has escalated with reports of a heavy clash along the new Armenia and Azerbaijan border. The clash has led to serious concerns about the possibility of a renewed conflict in the region, with both sides reporting high casualties.
According to the Armenia Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijani troops have been using mortars in the conflict. Meanwhile, the Azeri side has reported “high casualties on the Armenian side,” though this has not been independently verified.
Unconfirmed reports on Azeri-government affiliated social media suggest that Armenia is using artillery and Iranian UAVs in the conflict. However, this information has not been independently verified, and the situation remains fluid.
Initial reports have emerged suggesting that Iranian forces stationed along the northern border with Azerbaijan and Armenia have been ordered to high alert amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Azerbaijani sources report that Armenian forces have abandoned posts in the direction of the village of Tegh and have fled the area. However, it is important to note that these reports have not been independently verified, and the situation on the ground remains fluid.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has a long and complicated history, with tensions between the two countries dating back decades. The most recent conflict broke out in 2020, with Azerbaijan launching a military offensive against Armenian forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, and a ceasefire was eventually brokered with the help of Russia.
The current clash has raised concerns about the fragile peace in the region, and there are fears that the conflict could spiral out of control. The international community has called for calm and urged both sides to exercise restraint in order to prevent the situation from escalating further.
As developments in the conflict continue to unfold, it is clear that tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan remain high. The ongoing conflict is a reminder of the need for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing dispute between the two countries.
