Dozens dead as fresh clashes erupt along Azerbaijan-Armenia border

This picture taken near the village of Sotk, Armenia, on June 18, 2021 shows Azerbaijan's flag (L) and Armenia's flag flying at a border check point between the countries. © Karen Minasyan, AFP

Armenia said Tuesday that nearly 50 of its soldiers had been killed in the worst clashes with Azerbaijan since their war two years ago, but Russia said it had convinced the historic rivals to agree to a rapid ceasefire.

After several hours of fierce border fighting overnight, Armenia appealed to world leaders for help, saying Azerbaijani forces were trying to advance on its territory.