The territory will be divided into two zones of responsibility - "North" and "South", where 16 observation points will be installed
MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. The Russian defense Ministry provided TASS with maps that indicate where the peacekeepers will be stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Map of the deployment of Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh. |
Source: TASS |
According to them, this territory will be divided into two zones of responsibility - "North" and "South", where 16 observation points will be located. The peacekeepers will conduct patrols along two routes. Six temporary observation posts are planned to be placed in the area of the Lachin corridor linking Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia.
The deployment of motorized rifle battalions is planned in Stepanakert and Mardakert.
In total, 1,960 military personnel, 90 armored personnel carriers, and 380 vehicles and special equipment will be deployed to deploy the peacekeeping contingent in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone.
According to the Russian defense Ministry, the base of the contingent will be units of the 15th separate motorized rifle brigade (peacekeeping) of the Central military district. According to the Ministry, Russian observation posts will be set up along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the Lachin corridor to monitor compliance with the agreements on the cessation of hostilities. The command of the peacekeeping operation will be located in the region of Stepanakert.