Azerbaijan raises alarm over Armenian military buildup on border
Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry cautions of heightened Armenian military activity along the border, pledging a firm response to any provocation
Azerbaijan issued a stark warning regarding Armenia’s alleged significant military buildup along the border, stating that any provocative actions will be met with “resolute suppression.”
The Defense Ministry highlighted that recent intense movements and military escalations were observed within the Armenian army.
Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan
According to the statement, there has been a notable concentration of manpower, armored vehicles, artillery installations and other heavy firepower along various points of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
The statement further underscored a recent surge in aggressive rhetoric and provocative actions by “revanchist forces.”
“Most recently, there has been a further activation of revanchist forces threatening Azerbaijan with war, the rise of aggressive rhetoric against Azerbaijan to a high level, and an increase of the number of provocative information focused on aggravating the situation in the information environment in preparation for sabotage attempts,” the ministry added.
Azerbaijan warns of decisive response to Armenian military provocation
“In case of any attempt of military provocation by the Armenian armed forces against Azerbaijan, it will be resolutely suppressed by the Azerbaijan Army,” the ministry warned.
“We once again declare that Armenia and its supporters will bear full responsibility for any escalation of tensions and any potential provocation,” the ministry asserted.
Azerbaijan-Armenia tensions persist
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia have persisted since 1991 when Armenian forces occupied Karabakh and seven adjacent regions, territories internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan.
Although Azerbaijan reclaimed much of the territory during the 2020 war, tensions remain high with sporadic incidents of violence and ongoing border disputes.
Azerbaijan solidified its sovereignty over Karabakh following an “anti-terrorism operation” last September, leading to the surrender of separatist forces in the region.
Source: Newsroom
