Arman Tatoyan’s urgent press conference on security issues
Publication Date 04.03.2026
Arman Tatoyan, founder and head of the “Wings of Unity” political initiative, stated at a press conference held on March 4 that throughout 2025, the Azerbaijani armed forces continued to consolidate their positions within Armenia’s sovereign territory and establish new military infrastructure.
At the beginning of the press conference, he presented satellite images confirming claims that during July–August, Azerbaijani forces occupied new areas of Armenia’s sovereign territory in Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions, and carried out significant fortification work in previously occupied sections.
According to him, in the direction of Vardenis, the Azerbaijani side has deployed combat duty positions, as well as sites for small arms, mortars, and other large-caliber weapons. Communication routes have also been established in that area, along with the construction of operational-tactical and strategic (rocade) roads, as well as shelters.
As a result, the Sotk mine and several villages in the Vardenis community have come under direct threat. According to Tatoyan, a similar situation exists in the direction of Jermuk, where the Azerbaijani side has built positions for mortars.
Arman Tatoyan emphasized that the Armenian authorities had been informed about these incursions and fortification works prior to the Washington meetings and the signing of documents on August 8, 2025, but remained silent and kept the facts confidential, including from the American side.
In Tatoyan’s assessment, the border delimitation process presented by the authorities will not lead to the withdrawal of Azerbaijani armed forces from Armenia’s territory.
More details in the video.