Defense Ministry dismisses reports about return of retaken positions
Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry has dismissed the information spread by foreign media outlets, including the Armenian media, that allegedly the strategic positions taken by Azerbaijan during the latest military operations have been returned to Armenia.
Talking to Trend on April 6, spokesperson for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Vagif Dergahli said that this information is false.
Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan flared up again on April 2 when Yerevan, which has pursued an aggressive and occupation policy against Baku, tried to tarnish Azerbaijan’s image by provoking war and repeatedly violating the ceasefire and firing on civilians.
During the counter attack, the Azerbaijani troops retook hills around the village of Talish, as well as Seysulan settlement, and also took over Lele Tepe hill located in the direction of Fizuli region.
Military operations were stopped on the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian armies on April 5 at 12:00 (UTC/GMT + 4 hours) with the consent of the sides, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry reported.
Azerbaijan's armed units are now carrying out fortification work in the retaken areas, the ministry added.
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