Among the peaceful residents there were 35 wounded – 13 children, 15 women and 7 men. The statement said that seven civilians lost their lives.
It was announced earlier that he was among the dead Martoni Aznavour Szajan mayor. The Ombudsman confirmed the news. According to Armenian Radio Azatotyun, Sajyan died on Tuesday as a result of the Azerbaijani attack in Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Ombudsman reported that 27 people had been killed and more than 200 injured as a result of the fighting so far.
He expressed grave concern over reports of casualties in the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. António Guterres The Secretary-General of the United Nations is in New York on Tuesday, local time.
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the use of military force in the region and reports of casualties, including civilians. It calls in the strongest possible terms for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a reduction in tensions, and adherence to the 2020 ceasefire agreement.
– says the statement of the World Organization.
A UN Security Council meeting has been called for Thursday on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
The fighting continued until dawn on Wednesday between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh forces along the entire contact line.
Cover photo: A damaged car in Stepanakert on September 19, 2023, after Azerbaijan launched an attack on Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. MTI/EPA/OC Media/Szargszán
