Military aggression of Azerbaijan․ Chronicle of developments 30.09.2020
30 September, 202023:55 Commentary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh.
"We note with satisfaction that on 29 September, following closed discussions on the escalation of tensions in the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict zone, members of the UN Security Council strongly condemned the use of force and voiced support for the call by the UN Secretary General to immediately stop fighting, de-escalate tensions and return to constructive negotiations. The UN Security Council members expressed their full support for the central role of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.
The press statement by members of the UN Security Council puts a final end to the speculations of the Azerbaijani authorities regarding their alleged right to use military force against the Republic of Artsakh. It is obvious that all attempts by Baku and Ankara to enlist at least some international support for their internationally wrongful acts failed completely. We reiterate that actions of Azerbaijan and Turkey threatening international peace and security in the South Caucasus cannot remain without political and legal consequences. By calling Baku and Ankara to account, the international community will give a necessary impetus to de-escalation of tensions and will create conditions for a peaceful settlement of the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict".
22:30 Artsakh has never been and will never be conquered in its history. Artsakh President
22:10 In a conversation with Charles Michel Nikol Pashinyan stressed the inadmissibility of Turkey's involvement in hostilities
22:00 The Ministry of Defense of Artsakh announces the names of 23 Armenian servicemen killed as a result of Azerbaijani aggression. (Approximately 100 military personnel killed by 30.09.2020)
21:40 Russia calls for immediate withdrawal of mercenaries and terrorists from the conflict zone
20:30 Security Council holds an extraordinary meeting, chaired by PM Pashinyan.
20:00 Starting from 10:00 am today, two F-16 fighter jets of the Turkish Air Forces: flying from Kurdamir, as well as the SU-25 aircrafts of the Azerbaijani Air Force, the Bayraktar reconnaissance and surveillance attack drones carried out bombing and missile attacks at high altitudes in the direction of settlements of Hadrut and Martuni regions of the Artsakh Republic. The air force is being operated under the remote command and control of the Turkish E7-T airborne C2 station from Erzurum- Kars area. The command and leadership of the Turkish Air Forces is most possibly on the board. Apart from that, Turkish UAV C2 station is located at a distance from the border with Hadrut region, which directly controls the fire of Azerbaijani attack planes. The above-mentioned information is being directly monitored and observed by the C2 of the joint air defense and aviation command.Materials of live monitoring and recording systems will be presented soon", Shushan Stepanyan wrote.
19:40 Armenian government submitted facts to ECHR on targeting civilians in Stepanakert and Martakert.
19:00 The losses of Azerbaijan as of 19:00, 30.09.2020: Drone - 83, Helicopter - 7, Armored vehicle - 166, Plane - 1, Smerch - 1, Human casualties - 920
18:50 The Defense Ministry of Armenia officially announces that the information actively disseminated by the Azerbaijani media that today the Armenian side allegedly used Tochka-U tactical missile system is a blatant lie and is not consistent with the reality.ff
15:20 The adversary military jet has bombed the city of Martakert killing three civilians, and there are also wounded people. The official Baku openly attacks the civilian population, violating all norms of international law, said Press Secretary of the President of Artsakh Vahram Poghosyan.
15:10 Pashinyan briefs Iran's Rouhani on Turkey's involvement in fighting over Artsakh
14:40 Russia does not approve Turkey's statement on supporting Azerbaijan. Peskov
14:00 The adversary has used Turkish F-16 fighter jets in the north-eastern and then southern directions of the Defense Army. At the moment, intense fighting continues along the entire front line. The Defense Army has significant successes in a number of directions. The number of human and military equipment losses of the adversary is increasing. The fighting continues. The subdivisions of the Artsakh Defense Army are carrying out punitive counter retaliatory actions in specific areas. A large number of military hardware have been destroyed, including the TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system.
13:30 Defense Army has noticeable success in a number of areas. The enemy used the Turkish F-16 multifunctional planes in the northeastern and southern directions. At the moment, intense fighting continues along the entire battle line.
12:30 Macron expressed concern over Turkey's bellicose statements on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He will lead negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh with the Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States.
12:00 Azerbaijan launched large-scale attack in northern Artsakh, we have casualties, said Artsrun Hovhannisyan, MOD representative
12:00 Provocative actions of the Turkish armed forces endanger regional security. RA MFA
11:00 The Azerbaijani Air Force conducted aerial bombing carried out with mixed battle order in the northern direction of the Artsakh Defense Army, using Turkish-made UAVs.The enemy air force operates at a standoff distance from the aid defense engagement zone. Air-to-surface long-range missiles are being used. Adversary pilots’ conversations in Turikish are recorded, Armenia MOD representative
10:30 The RA Prime Minister did not discuss with Putin the issue of Russia's possible participation in hostilities ."Armenia wants to build qualitatively new relations with Russia", he told Russian media, according to TASS. "Armenia does not consider the possibility of bringing peacekeepers to Karabakh", he said.
10:00 Armenia is not going to apply to CSTO yet, said Nikol Pashinyan during the interview to russian journalists.
09:30 Not only the momentum and volume of this war are exceptional and unprecedented, but also the military science components. In fact, we conduct operations typical of the 5th generation wars. There are peculiarities, analysis of the latter - after our victory. Let me say just this: artillery and AA means get hitched more, wrote Artsrun Hovhannisyan.
08:30 Along the entire length of Artsakh frontline there is artillery fire at the moment. 2 UAVs of the opponent were shot at night in the air of Stepanakert, said Shushan Stepanyan.