The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan announced the detention of a member of the reconnaissance-sabotage group of the Armed Forces of Armenia.
According to the defense department, on August 16 it was possible to prevent an attempt by the Armenian intelligence and sabotage group to penetrate the territory of Azerbaijan.
“The group tried to penetrate the territory of Azerbaijan on the site between the combat positions in the direction of the village of Lazis Kyalbadzharsky district. With fire support, the provocation of the Armenian military was prevented,” the statement said.
According to information, one of the members of the sabotage group was captured in a wounded state.
“Other members of the intelligence and sabotage group were forced to retreat. Data on the detained member of the group is currently being clarified. The public will be provided with additional information,” the report said.