Building in Stepanakert destroyed as a result of shelling attack, October 19, 2020. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot

30 October 2020, 13:34

Ten people fall victim to shelling of Nagorno-Karabakh

Two civilians were wounded in missile attacks on Stepanakert; two others were wounded during the shelling of the village of Sgnakh. Besides, one rescuer was killed, and five others were wounded during shelling, Artak Beglaryan, the Ombudsperson of Nagorno-Karabakh has stated.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on October 29, authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh announced the enemy's missile attacks on the outskirts of Stepanakert (Azerbaijani name is Khankendi), Martakert (Agdere), Shushi (Shusha) and surrounding villages.

For more news on the Karabakh conflict escalation, see: 'Karabakh: a Good War Or a Bad Peace' section.

Arutyun Atadjanyan, an employee of the State Emergency Service of Nagorno-Karabakh, was killed by shelling; and five other rescuers were wounded, the "Sputnik Armenia" reported on October 29 with reference to Artak Beglaryan, the Ombudsperson of Nagorno-Karabakh.

According to Mr Beglaryan, two civilians were wounded as a result of missile attacks on Stepanakert, and two others were wounded during the shelling of the village of Sgnakh in the Askeran District.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on October 30, 2020 at 04:11 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

Author: Semyon Charny Source: CK correspondent

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