In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Azerbaijan’s defense ministry has initiated “antiterrorist” operations in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which remains under Armenian control.
This move comes after months of simmering hostilities in the region, recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan. The situation has raised concerns as it threatens to reignite a long-standing conflict between these neighboring nations, both of which have previously gone to war over Nagorno-Karabakh in the early 1990s and, more recently, in 2020.

At a Breaking Point Once More

The recent events have been marked by reports of casualties on both sides, including the tragic loss of eleven Azerbaijani police and civilians in a mine blast and another incident. Air raid sirens have also been reported in the central city of Karabakh.

Defense officials in the breakaway region have accused the Azerbaijani military of violating the ceasefire by launching missile artillery strikes, characterizing it as a “large-scale military offensive.”

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, emphasizing the need for Armenia and the breakaway regime to cease actions that obstruct the normalization process.