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Azerbaijani Armed Forces conduct direct shelling of villages in Armenia

The Azerbaijani armed forces have opened targeted fire towards the village of Kut in the Gegharkunik province at this moment. There are also direct shootings at Norabak village.

The shootings are intense and of different caliber weapons. The residents are trying to hide in shelters.

These actions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces are criminal, directly aimed at killing people, undermining security and peace of people.

Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan

Vigen Avetisyan

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