Azerbaijan, Armenia Clash Over Disputed Karabakh Region; PM Nikol Pahshinyan Declares Martial Law; All You Need To Know About The Territorial Conflict

On September 27, Azerbaijan & Armenia engaged in clashes over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, leading to civilian casualties on both sides. Armenia claimed to shoot down two Azerbaijani helicopters, while Azerbaijan said it launched "counter-offensive" after attacks by Armenian separatists. Armenia accused Azerbaijan of attacking civilian settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, which is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but is controlled by Armenian forces. Amid clashes with Azerbaijani forces, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared martial law & total military mobilization. Pashinyan also said that he is ready to die for their homeland. Russia's Foreign Ministry called for an immediate ceasefire and talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan to stabilise the situation. Watch the video to know the history of the conflict between Azerbaijan & Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh & what is martial law.

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