According to the Defense Ministry, on September 27, 2020, at about 06:00, the Armenian armed forces violated the ceasefire and destroyed the positions of the Azerbaijani army in the frontline, Gapanli of Tartar region, Chiragli and Orta Garavand of Aghdam region, Alkhanli, Shukurbayli and Fuzuli regions. He intensively fired at the villages of Jojug Marjanli in the Jabrayil region with large-caliber weapons, mortars and artillery of various calibers.
The firing by the Armenian armed forces on civilians and facilities densely populated in the frontline was deliberate and targeted.
There are reports of civilian and military casualties. Numerous houses and civilian objects were severely damaged.
Armenian armed forces continue to fire intensively on our positions and settlements in the frontline zone.
Armenia's deliberate targeting of settlements and civilians is a gross violation of international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Targeting civilians is a tactic included in the combat readiness of the Armenian armed forces, and the most obvious example is the Khojaly genocide in February 1992.
The strikes on the positions of the Azerbaijani Army by the Armenian armed forces, the firing of civilians and objects with large-caliber weapons are another act of Armenian military aggression and use of force against Azerbaijan in accordance with international law.
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan are taking the necessary counter-offensive measures to prevent another military aggression by Armenia and to ensure the security of the civilian population.
Azerbaijan has repeatedly warned the international community that Armenia is preparing for a new act of aggression and war.
Azerbaijan has repeatedly stated that the ongoing military aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan, the presence of Armenian armed forces in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan is a major threat to regional peace and stability.
In the context of the general debates of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly and the fight against the world's COVID-19 pandemic, the political and military leadership of Armenia has resorted to another military adventure and provocation. With these actions, the Armenian leadership once again demonstrates disrespect for international law, the UN Charter and the international community.
All the responsibility for the current situation and the future development of events falls entirely on the political and military leadership of Armenia.