The EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia has confirmed that the Azerbaijani forces opened fire in the direction of its monitors in Armenia. “We confirm that EUMA patrol has been present to the shooting incident in our area of responsibility,” the Mission said in a post on X.
A video posted online shows the moment when Azerbaijani forces opened fire in the direction of EU monitors and their vehicles in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province, Armenpress informs. “In the video posted by the “Armenian Military Portal” telegram channel, an EU monitor is seen taking cover in an Armenian trench and explaining that the shooting is taking place from Azeri positions and they are waiting for more information”.
🆕CORRECTING STATEMENT:
— European Union Mission in Armenia (@EUmARMENIA) August 15, 2023
We confirm that #EUMA patrol has been present to the shooting incident in our area of responsibility.
❗️No #EUMA member was harmed.
