Armenia: Azerbaijan launches massive missile attack on capital of Karabakh

The Armenian Ministry of Defense said today that the capital of Karabakh region, Stepanakert, is under intense missile strikes, while Baku accused the Armenian forces of bombing three towns in the region.

Armenia: Azerbaijan launches massive missile attack on capital of Karabakh
5 October, 2020   09:04
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According to the agency "Novosti" that about 20 explosions resulting from artillery shelling were heard in Stepanakert, adding that the explosions occurred near the city center, and that rocket launchers were also used during the bombing.

The spokeswoman for the Armenian Defense Ministry, Shushan Stepanian, indicated on Facebook that "the Azerbaijani army has resumed its attack on the southern axis of the front in Karabakh, and that there are fierce battles in the region, during which the Karabakh Defense Forces units counter strikes to the attacking forces."

For its part, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense said today that the towns of Barda, Tartar and Pelagan are being bombed by Armenian forces.

J.O