2023-09-22 19:18:54
The Armenian separatists of Nagorno-Karabakh, who laid down their arms after a lightning offensive by Azerbaijan, have returned six armored vehicles and more than 800 small arms and ammunition, the Russian peace contingent announced on Friday September 22.
“In accordance with the agreements on the cessation of hostilities, the armed formations of Karabakh began to hand over their weapons and military equipment under the control of Russian peacekeeping forces. As of September 22, six armored vehicles, more than 800 light and anti-tank weapons and approximately 5,000 munitions had been handed over.the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Humanitarian aid distributed
Moscow also reported two violations during the day of the ceasefire established on Wednesday, fewer than the day before. The Russian contingent also indicated that it had delivered 50 tons of humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of Nagorno-Karabakh, facing a humanitarian emergency, and organized the accommodation of more than 800 displaced people, more than half of whom are children. .
The separatists of Nagorno-Karabakh announced on Friday that they were negotiating with Azerbaijan to withdraw their troops from this region, mainly populated by Armenians but recognized by the international community as part of Azerbaijan.
Ongoing talks
Baku triumphed in a 24-hour lightning offensive that pushed Armenian separatists, cornered by Azerbaijani firepower and abandoned by the Yerevan government, to capitulate. Talks of “reintegration” of Nagorno-Karabakh within Azerbaijan began on Thursday.
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