Armenian Government’s Delayed and Vague Response Further Complicates Matters
The threat to lives of Armenians living in Armenia’s border region was exacerbated when Azerbaijani forces crossed into Armenia’s Syunik Province on Wednesday just over six miles north of Goris, local government officials reported, adding that after crossing the border Azerbaijani forces advanced about two miles toward the Verishen village.
The Verishen mayor, Ararat Ordian, told Azatutyun.am’s Armenian Service that the Azerbaijanis advanced to within almost four miles of the village. He said the Armenian military responded by sending reinforcements to the area.
The government was vague in its response, with most officials, including acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, spending the day in meetings with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, who is on an official visit to Armenia.