Politics 10:14 06/11/2020 NKR

Three civilians killed in intense Azerbaijani bombardment of Shushi and Stepanakert

The Azerbaijani forces carried out renewed strikes on peaceful settlements of Artsakh overnight November 5-6, causing victims among the civilian population, the State Service of Emergency Situations of Artsakh said.

“The Azerbaijani-Turkish forces kept the cities of Shushi and Stepanakert under intense fire throughout the night.

Several houses were set on fire in Shushi as a result of the missile attack, and there is destruction in the capital. Rescue workers of the State Emergency Service are working at the scene.

According to preliminary figures there are 3 victims among the civilian population,” the service said.

Other data are being verified.



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