Armenian army tries to advance into Azerbaijan

The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan said that on August 16 a reconnaissance-sabotage group of the Armenian armed forces attempted to advance into the territory of Azerbaijan in order to commit provocative terrorist operations.

The provocation was commited in the direction of the Istisu settlement of the Kalbajar region.

Due to the vigilance of the Azerbaijani army units, the provocation of the Armenian servicemen was suppressed with the support of firepower.

"As a result, one member of the sabotage group was wounded and detained by the Azerbaijani servicemen. Other members of the reconnaissance-sabotage group were forced to retreat," the the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense said.