Russian Ministry of Defense on the Situation in Artsakh

The Russian peacekeeping contingent continues to carry out tasks in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. This is mentioned in the daily report of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

One violation of the ceasefire regime has been recorded in the Martuni region, with no casualties or injuries reported. The forces of the Russian peacekeeping contingent are investigating this incident.

Patrols have been conducted in the Martuni, Martakert, and Shushi regions along three routes. The humanitarian cargo has been provided for the passage of the peacekeeping forces' convoy on the Goris-Stepanakert route.

At thirty observation posts, Russian peacekeepers monitor the situation and ensure compliance with the ceasefire regime around the clock.

The engineering minesweepers of the Russian peacekeeping contingent continue to clear objects and areas of mines. As of now, since November 23, 2020, a total of 2,522.5 hectares of land, 689.5 kilometers of roads, and 1,940 buildings have been cleared of unexploded ordnance, with 26,779 explosive objects identified and neutralized.

For the safety of Russian peacekeepers and to prevent potential incidents, continuous cooperation is maintained with the general staffs of the Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces, the report states.