According to the press service of the NKR Ministry of Dense violations were reported at several points along the ceasefire line on April 11, 12 and 13. Azerbaijani small arms and sniper fire was reported to have been directed at NKR forces at Mehdil, Horadiz, Kouropatkino, Karmiravan, Seysoulan and Etyemazli. After NKR forces returned fire the Azerbaijani outbursts ceased. The NKR Defense Force's press service also reports that according to the 2009 yearly preparatory plan strategical exercises were launched today.