BREAKING: Artillery shell explosions were heard in the vicinity of Stepanakert around 11:40 a.m., according to preliminary data, at least 3 explosions were heard.

The explosions took place as Artsakh and Azerbaijan’s representatives are currently meeting in Yevlagh to continue negotiations after Artsakh agreed to the disarming and disbanding of the Artsakh Defense Army.

Azerbaijan's armed forces, stationed in neighboring regions near Stepanakert, have breached the ceasefire agreement and are using a variety of firearms.

Gunfire can also be heard in the capital's downtown area.

To ensure your safety, we strongly advise you to seek refuge in bomb shelters.

This information is reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Artsakh.

As reported by the Re:Public Artsakh, Deputy Commander of the Russian Peacekeeping Mission (RPM) Ivan Kovgan is among the peacekeepers who were killed by the Azerbaijani armed forces during the evacuation of Artsakh residents.

UPDATE: Russian media report that during yesterday's Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), two deputy commanders of the Russian Peacekeeping Mission (RPM) and three more peacekeepers were killed by Azerbaijani forces.

The delegation from Artsakh has left Evlakh and is heading to Stepanakert. Details are currently unknown.

Artsakh students have blocked the Amiryan-Mashtots intersection.

Two vehicles carrying Russian peacekeepers crossed an unauthorized checkpoint at the entrance to the Berdzor/Lachin corridor.

Since yesterday, relatives of Artsakh residents who are concerned for their safety have been stationed there.

As reported by military correspondent David Torosyan, at 15:40, there was an explosion of one projectile in the areas adjacent to Stepanakert.

According to preliminary information, there were no other ceasefire violations.

🏳️‍🌈🚫1 Million March 4 Children in Montreal

Protesters from the 1 Million March 4 Children in Montreal are chanting "Leave our kids alone." They are facing counter-protesters from LGBT-activists.

There is a massive police presence on the scene.

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🏳️‍🌈🚫Protesters march in Montreal

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🏳️‍🌈🚫1 Million March 4 Children in Ottawa

More than 1,000 people reportedly gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa at the peak of the demonstration.

Organizers of the marches said they were protesting the "premature sexualization and potentially harmful indoctrination" of children.

Ottawa police reported they have arrested two people for "inciting hatred" at the protest.

#Ontario #protest

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