The regional administration of Aragatsotn Province has denied reports on the capture of Armenian shepherds by Turkish servicemen in the village of Aragatsavan near the Armenia-Turkey border late on Thursday.
168.am media outlet reported that three armed Turks entered the village, captured eight Armenian shepherds and seized their cattle.
They were reportedly released with the help of Russian border guards some time later.
The news site said the shepherds had accidentally crossed the border with Turkey, which sparked tensions with the Turks.
"The news spread by 168.am is false. No ...
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