What is the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War?

The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war was an armed conflict between Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, and the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh together with Armenia, in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding territories.

Is Nagorno-Karabakh a part of Azerbaijan?

populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh (or Mountainous Karabakh, also known in Armenian as Artsakh) and surrounding territories internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan.

Why did Turkey get involved in the Nagorno-Karabakh War?

Turkey’s involvement is thought to have been an attempt to extend its sphere of influence, both by increasing the standing of Azerbaijan in the conflict and by marginalizing Russia’s influence over the region.

Did Armenia and Azerbaijan use cluster bombs in the Nagorno-Karabakh War?

Both Armenia and Azerbaijan used cluster munitions against civilian areas outside of the conflict zone. A series of missile attacks on Ganja, Azerbaijan inflicted mass civilian casualties, as did artillery strikes on Stepanakert, Artsakh’s capital. Much of Stepanakert’s population fled during the course of the fighting.

What is happening on the Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact?

Clashes began on the morning of 27 September 2020 along the Nagorno-Karabakh Line of Contact, which had been established in the aftermath of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War (1988–1994). In response, Armenia and Artsakh introduced martial law and total mobilization, while Azerbaijan introduced martial law, a curfew and partial mobilization.

What does the Nagorno-Karabakh agreement mean for Azerbaijan?

Under the agreement, the warring sides will keep control of their currently held areas within Nagorno-Karabakh, while Armenia returned the surrounding territories it occupied in 1994 to Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan will also gain transport communication to its Nakhchivan exclave bordering Turkey and Iran.

What does Karabakh War stand for?

In Azerbaijan, it has been called the “Second Karabakh War” ( Azerbaijani: İkinci Qarabağ müharibəsi) and “The Patriotic War”. The Azerbaijani government referred to it as an “operation for peace enforcement” and “counter-offensive operation”.