A long-unresolved conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh escalated in September 2020, leading to serious clashes and the death of thousands of soldiers. A Russia-brokered ceasefire was reached in November of the same year. However, cross-border tensions between the two countries continue to flare up.
The Armenian Defence Ministry said in a statement that three Armenian servicemen had been killed and two were wounded following clashes with Azerbaijan on 28 July. Armenia blamed the casualties on "the attack" by the Azerbaijan's armed forces.
As per 05:20 GMT, the firefight was ongoing, according to the ministry.
