On March 31, Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire on the Armenian village of Khnatsakh in the Syunik Province, damaging a residential home, Armenia’s Defense Ministry reported. No injuries were recorded.
Photographs released by the ministry show bullet holes puncturing the window and walls of the house.
The Armenian Defense Ministry denied accusations from Azerbaijan, which claimed that Armenian forces had fired on Azerbaijani positions between March 30 and March 31.
“The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that Armenian forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions, does not correspond to reality,” the Armenian Defense Ministry said. Instead, it accused Azerbaijan of initiating the attack on Khnatsakh at around 12:50 a.m. on March 31.
The ministry also recalled Armenia’s earlier proposal to establish a joint investigation mechanism for ceasefire violations, which Azerbaijan has not yet responded to.
“We reaffirm our readiness to investigate Azerbaijan’s claims should they provide evidence. At the same time, we urge Azerbaijan to investigate the shelling of the residential building in Khnatsakh and provide public clarifications,” the statement added.
The border region between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains volatile, with frequent exchanges of fire despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation.
