Patients Transferred from Artsakh to Armenia: ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the transfer of another 4 patients from Artsakh to Armenia. Zara Amatuni, the head of the ICRC’s communication and prevention programs in Armenia, confirmed this information in an interview with Sputnik Armenia.

"Our vehicles have transported 4 patients to Armenia for further treatment. Accompanying individuals have also joined them," said Amatuni.

It is noteworthy that, since December 12, a total of 46 patients have been transferred from Artsakh to Armenia with the mediation and accompaniment of the ICRC.

Recall that on the morning of December 12, a group of Azerbaijani individuals in civilian attire closed the Stepanakert-Goris highway that connects Artsakh to Armenia, citing environmental reasons near the intersection of Shushi-Karin Tak.

Beginning December 13, the Azerbaijani side has sporadically interrupted the gas supply to Artsakh. Currently, there is no gas in Artsakh.

Since January 9, the energy supply from Armenia to Artsakh has also been cut off in areas under Azerbaijani control. The Azerbaijani side is not allowing specialists to approach and assess the situation to carry out emergency restoration work if necessary. Electricity in Artsakh is provided through scheduled outages.

The Lachin corridor remains closed.