According to a statement of Armenia's authorities, Azerbaijani troops started a military campaign to capture Nagorno-Karabakh, which is an Armenian separatist enclave in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan and Armenia have been fighting for quite a long time over this territory. In 1994, Nagorno-Karabakh was recognized as a third party and a cease-fire was reached.
Photo: positions of Nagorno-Karabakh's soldiers
On last Saturday, April 2, the states started the largest armed conflict since a full-scale war over the region with all kinds of weapons involved: air craft, tanks, and artillery.
Photo: a house in Nagorno-Karabakh destroyed during shellfire
Due to clashes, some airlines had to change plane routes. Many international routes pass through the republic's air corridor.
Photo: military collecting point in Yerevan
Baku blames the escalation of the conflict on Armenia. Azerbaijan stated that Armenian forces shot down one of its helicopters and attacked positions of the Azerbaijani army.
Photo: Armenian soldiers at military positions in Nagorno-Karabakh
Dozens of people were killed during the Saturday fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. States blames each other for offensive military operations and fire.
Photo: Nagorno-Karabakh's locals take part in military campaign against Azerbaijan
Russia stands for a cease-fire. In 2008, Presidents of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on peaceful settlement of the conflict. The Russian Federation also participated in signing the cease-fire agreement in 1994.
Photo: a citizen of Nagorno-Karabakh who volunteered to take part in the conflict
The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic separated from Azerbaijan in 1992. The state fought for the return of the territory for two years.
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