The statement came from the Defense Ministry, Offsideplus.az reports.
The enemy fired on the positions of our units using mortars and various large-caliber weapons in order to capture a number of favorable heights in this direction.
The intention of the enemy to attack was detected in time by our units, and as a result of the successful operation, the opposite side suffered heavy losses.
As a result of the battle, the enemy, which lost about 30 men, was forced to retreat to the territory of Armenia.
As a result of vigilance of the personnel of our units, the enemy Su-25 fighter jet, which attacked our positions from the air, was also destroyed.