Uncategorized

Armenian PM: 49 Armenian soldiers killed in Azerbaijani shelling of border areas.

0 min read

In a major escalation of the conflict, Azerbaijani forces reportedly fired at several Armenian positions along the border. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held phone calls with several world leaders briefing them on the situation; he has petitioned the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization for assistance. Responding to the news, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinked expressed deep concern about the reports, urging an immediate end to hostilities. Azerbaijani media confirmed strikes on Armenian positions, but said that they were in response to "Armenian provocations."

Avatar
The Kyiv Independent news desk

We are the news team of the Kyiv Independent. We are here to make sure our readers get quick, essential updates about the events in Ukraine. Feel free to contact us via email with feedback and news alerts.

Read more
News Feed
Video

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York speaks with former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton about U.S. President Donald Trump’s failure to bring peace to Ukraine — and his next steps on Russia's war.

Show More