Authorities in Tovuz District, Azerbaijan, have arrested multiple suspects after the abduction of a 19-year-old local resident, in a case that investigators say was linked to an attempt at forced marriage.

Following instructions from Azerbaijan's Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, a series of events commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Tovuz battles were organized across army corps, military formations, units, and special educational institutions of the Azerbaijan Army.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Tovuz clashes, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Azerbaijani Army.

Five military personnel killed in a traffic accident in Azerbaijan's Tovuz district, News.az reports citing Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry.

Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry on Thursday urged Armenia and its supporters to avoid creating a new conflict zone in the South Caucasus region and vowed to take ‘necessary measures’ in response to any provocations.

A quadcopter belonging to the Armenian armed forces attempted to conduct reconnaissance flights over Azerbaijani military positions near Aghdam settlement in Tovuz district.