ArmInfo. Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan made an address to the citizens. As reported by the press service of the RA Ministry of Defense, the appeal reads in particular: "Dear compatriots!
Early this morning, in gross violation of international humanitarian law and the logic of the peace process, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, using aviation and artillery, launched an attack along the entire perimeter of the Karabakh-Azerbaijani Line of Contact, targeting the positions of the Defense Army and peaceful settlements of Artsakh. Thus, all responsibility for the consequences of hostilities rests with the military- political leadership of Azerbaijan.
At the moment, the Defense Army of the Republic of Artsakh suppresses all attempts of the enemy's offensive by decisive counter-actions, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. At the same time, the Minister stressed that being the guarantor of the security of Artsakh, the Armed Forces of Armenia are ready to provide any assistance to ensure the security of the people of Artsakh. "It is already obvious that the Azerbaijani authorities have once again overestimated their capabilities, not learning from their past glorious defeats, for which, I am sure, they will be severely punished.
This adventure will have dire consequences for the enemy. Our response will be tougher than ever. The Armenian army has all the necessary means to once again defeat the enemy encroaching on our homeland.
Dear compatriots, comrades in arms!
All the victories of our history are built on unity. I am confident that at this crucial moment we together and with honor will fulfill our combat mission, giving a lesson to the enemy, who understands only the language of force," Tonoyan concluded.