Azerbaijani Army has prevented another sabotage of Armenian armed forces, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry told .

On the night of March 3 to 4, an Armenian reconnaissance-sabotage group attempted to place mines in Azerbaijani positions on the contact line of troops, according to the ministry.

However, the reconnaissance-sabotage group suffered casualties and retreated as Azerbaijani armed units took preventive actions and responded with intensive fire after detecting their approaching, the ministry added.

While retreating, the Armenian reconnaissance group left behind two mines, two grenades and other items covered with blood, the ministry said, noting that the Azerbaijani Army suffered no losses.