At least 27 people have been killed and 200 others wounded in a military operation by Azerbaijan in Artsakh, according to Gegham Stepanyan, Artsakh’s Ombudsman. He stated that at least seven civilians had been been killed, including two children, and at least 35 others were injured in the operation after Armenian media and local authorities reported heavy bombardment of the regional capital of Stepanakert.
Artsakh’s authorities have called for immediate talks with Azerbaijan, amid continued shelling of the region.
In response, the Azerbaijan responded that it is willing to meet with Artsakh’s Armenians, but added in a statement: “To stop anti-terrorist measures, illegal Armenian armed groups must raise the white flag, surrender all weapons, and the illegal regime must dissolve itself. Otherwise, anti-terrorist measures will be continued until the end.”
