Armed conflict (re-)emerges on Azerbaijan-Armenia border in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
This is a long-time frozen conflict with periodic clashes between the two states a la Kashmir or South Ossetia. Karabakh has been under Azeri (predominantly Muslim) control since 1922, but is majority Armenian (Christian). Locals want reunification with Armenia, and fought a bloody conflict for independence in 1994 post-USSR. The territory is controlled by Armenia.
Periodic border patrol clashes are not uncommon, but this is the biggest conflict since 1994 and has involved tanks, heavy artillery and air support. Both sides are busy pointing fingers, claiming the other side started first.
Media seems to claim that Armenian mortar strikes against an Azerbaijan border guard post came first. Whoever started it, Azerbaijan promptly escalated with heavy shelling and UAV strikes, with both sides claiming upwards of 400 casualties on the enemy (with about 40 each in confirmed casualties). The initial initiative was with the Azerbaijan side, who claim to have taken several strategic points since the start of fighting. It appears that Armenia has since regrouped and is holding and launching counterattacks.
Russia has been involved as a peacekeeper in Karabakh and has a military base in Armenia. Both Russia and US are calling for a cease fire.
This looks like a vengeance play by Turkey to entangle Russia in this conflict, as well as sow discord between Russia and Iran. Azerbaijan speaks a Turkic language and has historically strong ties with Turkey. Turkey has openly voiced support for Azerbaijan. Iran, which shares a border with Azerbaijan, has also spoken in favor of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
Armenia has announced that it would recognize the region's independence in case of further escalation.
This is a long-time frozen conflict with periodic clashes between the two states a la Kashmir or South Ossetia. Karabakh has been under Azeri (predominantly Muslim) control since 1922, but is majority Armenian (Christian). Locals want reunification with Armenia, and fought a bloody conflict for independence in 1994 post-USSR. The territory is controlled by Armenia.
Periodic border patrol clashes are not uncommon, but this is the biggest conflict since 1994 and has involved tanks, heavy artillery and air support. Both sides are busy pointing fingers, claiming the other side started first.
Media seems to claim that Armenian mortar strikes against an Azerbaijan border guard post came first. Whoever started it, Azerbaijan promptly escalated with heavy shelling and UAV strikes, with both sides claiming upwards of 400 casualties on the enemy (with about 40 each in confirmed casualties). The initial initiative was with the Azerbaijan side, who claim to have taken several strategic points since the start of fighting. It appears that Armenia has since regrouped and is holding and launching counterattacks.
Russia has been involved as a peacekeeper in Karabakh and has a military base in Armenia. Both Russia and US are calling for a cease fire.
This looks like a vengeance play by Turkey to entangle Russia in this conflict, as well as sow discord between Russia and Iran. Azerbaijan speaks a Turkic language and has historically strong ties with Turkey. Turkey has openly voiced support for Azerbaijan. Iran, which shares a border with Azerbaijan, has also spoken in favor of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
Armenia has announced that it would recognize the region's independence in case of further escalation.
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