Aliyev apologized due to the death of Russian peacekeepers

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev apologized due to the death of Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh. He also expressed regret over the incident in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a transcript published on the Kremlin website.

Aliyev stressed that a thorough investigation will be carried out, and the families of the victims will be provided with financial assistance.

During the telephone conversation, the presidents discussed agreements between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan on a ceasefire, steps to stabilize the situation and resolve humanitarian problems in the region. Putin called for ensuring the rights and security of the Armenian population of Karabakh.

According to RIA Novosti, which cites a source in the Russian law enforcement agency, the first suspects in the death of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh have already been detained. It is also clarified that the commander of the corps of the Azerbaijani armed forces, whose subordinates may be guilty of the death of peacekeepers, was removed from his duties.

Let us recall that on September 19, the armed forces of Azerbaijan launched an “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno-Karabakh. As a result, at least 200 people were killed and another 400 were injured, said Commissioner for Human Rights in Nagorno-Karabakh Gegham Stepanyan. On September 20, several Russian peacekeepers were killed – their exact number is not reported. They were fired upon by small arms in the area of ​​the village of Dzhanyatag. From 13:00 on September 20, a ceasefire was established in Nagorno-Karabakh. Baku announced the completion of the “anti-terrorist operation”, and Yerevan unilaterally announced the decision to lay down arms and cease fire.