2024-03-24 06:21:27
Russia is interested in the normal and uninterrupted operation of the Sotk mine, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin said in a conversation with journalists today, referring to the intensive firing by the Azerbaijani side on May 7 in the direction of the mine.
“The parties should refrain from steps that could aggravate the situation and create a risk of escalation. our treatment of all similar cases is determined by this approach. We are interested in the mine operating normally and without interruption. It is also very important for the Republic of Armenia from a social point of view,” the Russian ambassador emphasized.
Let’s remind that on May 7, around 1:50 p.m., the units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire from different caliber rifles at the combat positions of the Armenian Armed Forces located in the eastern direction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, as well as at the Sotki gold mine.
As a result of the actions of the Azerbaijani side, one of the employees of the mine was wounded.