5 Years Since the 44-Day War

Today, citizens are visiting Yerablur. It has been 5 years since the 44-day war began. On this day in 2020, September 27, at 7:10 AM, Azerbaijan launched the 44-day war along the entire length of the contact line with Artsakh.

The war lasted for 44 days. Attempts to establish a ceasefire were made, but the agreements were not upheld, and the Azerbaijani side continued its assaults. On November 9, a trilateral statement consisting of 9 points was signed by the leaders of Armenia, Russia, and Azerbaijan regarding the cessation of hostilities.

As a result, 7 regions of Artsakh, as well as Shushi and Hadrut, came under Azerbaijani control. During the 44-day war, there were numerous casualties, injuries, missing persons, and prisoners on the Armenian side.

To monitor adherence to the ceasefire agreements, Russian peacekeeping observation posts were installed along the border between Artsakh and Azerbaijan, as well as along the Lachin corridor connecting Armenia and Artsakh.

Three years after the 44-day war, on September 19, Azerbaijan launched another attack on Artsakh. The military actions resulted in the deaths of 214 servicemen and 21 civilians. Following a 10-month blockade, the unleashed aggression made the safe existence of the Armenian population across the entire territory of the Republic of Artsakh impossible. The residents of Artsakh, who have faced four wars, were forced to leave their homes, and more than 100,000 people took the path of exile to Armenia. Artsakh was depopulated. During those days, Azerbaijan arrested the military-political leadership of Artsakh.