During the search operations in Varanda (Fizuli) region a body an Armenian serviceman was found and evacuated. The identity will be established after forensic medical examination. From November 13, 2020 to July 29, 2021, 1 620 bodies were found as a result of search operations conducted in the territories of Artsakh occupied by Azerbaijan. [Artsakh Defence Army]
We deplore the death of three Armenian servicemen on 28 July in clashes with Azerbaijani forces at Armenia’s Gegharkunik province border after Armenian positions and several villages were reportedly fired at since early morning, and express our deep condolences to their families. Unfortunately, this is just the latest in a series of incidents or provocations over the last months, including violations of the inter-state border that began with the incursion of Azerbaijani troops into Armenian territory on 12 May. The recent exchange of fire at the Nakhchivan border, where another Armenian soldier died, was no less concerning. [Joint statement on clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan by MEPs]
Unfortunately, the situation on the border continues to be tense. We urge both parties to refrain from actions that could further exacerbate the situation and resolve all issues through political and diplomatic means. Russia is ready to continue to provide the necessary assistance to normalize the situation through de-escalation measures and launch of joint activities aimed at demarcating the border. We intend to actively work on turning South Caucasus into a region of stability, security and prosperity based on the trilateral agreements reached by the leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation on November 9 2020 and January 11, 2021. [Deputy spokesman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexander Bikantov]
On July 30, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan received Thierry Ribaux, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia. During the meeting Armen Grigoryan stressed the need for immediate repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians illegally detained in Azerbaijan, and underlined the inadmissibility of their prоsecution under false charges by the Azerbaijani authorities. The head of the ICRC delegation, in his turn, briefed on the steps being undertaken by the organization to ensure the communication between the prisoners and their families, as well as presented in detail the work carried out by the ICRC in the border areas. [RA MFA]
By the decision of Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Boris Sahakyan was appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.
There has unfortunately been a steady increase in incidents between May and July of this year, and these have reached a new level with regrettable injuries and loss of life, which is of great concern to me. I have been contacted by both parties, which shows they wish to avoid the situation worsening. The long-standing humanitarian concerns which affect the lives of individuals, each side of the border, cannot be addressed unless violence stops. I urge all those concerned to show responsibility in order to build peace and reconciliation. [Paul Gavan, PACE rapporteur for the 'Humanitarian consequences of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan']
On July 30, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces once again resorted to a provocation in the direction of Nakhichevan on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. In particular, from 11:20 to 11:30, the Azerbaijani subdivisions with sniper rifles and firearms of various calibers opened fire on the Armenian positions located in the Yeraskh section. The enemy's fire was suppressed by retaliatory actions. There are no victims from the Armenian side. [RA MoD]
Reports of repeated incidents along Armenia-Azerbaijan border causes grave concern. Urge sides to build on recent humanitarian steps & implement 9 Nov statement in full to address unresolved issues peacefully. [Ann Linde]
On July 29, starting from 23:00, the air defense subdivisions of the RA Armed Forces stopped attempts of UAV to enter the airspace of the RA on the Gegharkunik section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. As of the evening of July 29 and 07:00 July 30, the situation along the entire Armenian-Azerbaijani border is relatively stable and is under the full control of the RA Armed Forces. [RA MoD]
During the search operations in Jrakan region a body of an Armenian serviceman was found and evacuated. [SSES of Artsakh]
Daily News Digest [30.07.2021]
20:00 - 30 July, 2021The body of another serviceman was found in Varanda region
18:11 - 30 July, 2021European Parliament rapporteurs condemn Azerbaijan’s provocative actions
15:57 - 30 July, 2021Moscow is concerned about the recent incidents on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
14:24 - 30 July, 2021Armen Grigoryan considers the prosecution of Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan under false charges unacceptable
14:16 - 30 July, 2021Boris Sahakyan appointed Secretary General of the Armenian Foreign Ministry
14:03 - 30 July, 2021PACE rapporteur calls for de-escalation and respect for a cease-fire after recent border incidents between Armenia and Azerbaijan
13:51 - 30 July, 2021The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire on Armenian positions in the direction of Yeraskh. RA MoD
13:27 - 30 July, 2021Ann Linde is concerned about the recent tension on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
10:20 - 30 July, 2021The attempts of UAV to enter the airspace of the RA on the Gegharkunik section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border were stopped
08:16 - 30 July, 2021Daily News Digest [30.07.2021]
20:00 - 30 July, 2021The body of another serviceman was found in Varanda region
18:11 - 30 July, 2021European Parliament rapporteurs condemn Azerbaijan’s provocative actions
15:57 - 30 July, 2021Moscow is concerned about the recent incidents on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
14:24 - 30 July, 2021Armen Grigoryan considers the prosecution of Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan under false charges unacceptable
14:16 - 30 July, 2021Boris Sahakyan appointed Secretary General of the Armenian Foreign Ministry
14:03 - 30 July, 2021PACE rapporteur calls for de-escalation and respect for a cease-fire after recent border incidents between Armenia and Azerbaijan
13:51 - 30 July, 2021The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire on Armenian positions in the direction of Yeraskh. RA MoD
13:27 - 30 July, 2021Ann Linde is concerned about the recent tension on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
10:20 - 30 July, 2021The attempts of UAV to enter the airspace of the RA on the Gegharkunik section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border were stopped
08:16 - 30 July, 2021