Armenia however denied the town’s capture and said fighting was ongoing. Capturing the strategically important town would be a major victory for Azerbaijan in the ongoing conflict over the disputed …
Azerbaijan says key Karabakh town captured, Armenia says it didn’t happen
Azerbaijan said Sunday its forces had captured the key town of Shusha from Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh, but Armenia insisted that fighting for the strategically vital area was ongoing.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan announces capture of major city
The president of Azerbaijan has said his troops have captured the strategically important city of Shushi — a claim refuted by Armenia. At least 1,000 people have died in Nagorno-Karabakh since …
Azerbaijan says has taken key Karabakh town of Shusha
Azerbaijan said Sunday its forces had captured the key town of Shusha from Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh, but Armenia insisted that fighting for the strategically vital area was ongoing.
Azerbaijan Says It Has Taken Karabakh’s Second-Largest City, Armenia Denies It
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country’s forces had taken Shusha, the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, a statement that Armenian officials denied. The city, called …
Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Took Control Of Key Stronghold In Nagorno-Karabakh
President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s forces have taken Shushi (known as Susa in Azeri), the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, while Armenian officials say fighting continues in …
Azerbaijan announces capture of Karabakh’s second-largest city, Armenia denies it
At least 1,000 people have died in nearly six weeks of fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous enclave internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated and controlled by …
Thousands flee fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Stepanakert
For almost a month and a half fighting has taken place between Azerbaijan and Armenian forces in Nagorna-Karabakh. The territory is administered by Armenians and is supposed to be an autonomous region …
Azerbaijan says it seized Nakarno-Karabakh’s 2nd-largest city
Nov 2020 Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country’s forces had taken Shusha, the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. Armenian officials immediately denied the claim.
Fears of civilian exodus rise as Azerbaijan advances in Karabakh
If Azerbaijan captures Karabakh’s cities, what will happen to the civilians there? The question is becoming urgent as Azerbaijani forces close in and Armenians deny the need for an evacuation.