Illegal Armenian armed formations on the territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is temporarily stationed, attempted to dig a trench in front of the positions of the Azerbaijani Army in Aghdam direction for engineering preparation on September 16 at about 13:00 (GMT+4), Azernews reports with reference to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

"As a result of measures taken by the Azerbaijani Army units, the ongoing work was immediately stopped," the ministry said.