Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported on shootout between Armenian militants
Baku/14.10.21/Turan: A firefight took place between illegal Armenian armed detachments in the territory of Azerbaijan, where Russian peacekeepers are temporarily deployed. The Azerbaijan Defense Ministry stated:
First, several drunken gunmen from the opposing side clashed with each other. Then an explosion was observed in the area.
According to initial reports, there are killed and wounded as a result of the shooting.
It is stated that the Azerbaijan Army has no relation to the incident.-0-
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