The Artsakh government reports its armed forces have halted an Azerbaijani military advance to occupy a section of the strategic heights on Mount Karaglukh.

The government’s Information Center adds that Azerbaijani troops have dug into positions on a part of the mountain.

“"Work is underway with the command of the Russian peacekeeping force on the return of the Azerbaijani side to the starting positions," reads the Artsakh government’s statement.

The village of Parukh, according to the Center, is now under the control of the Russian peacekeeping contingent.