What is the main reason of the Armenian and Azerbaijani conflict?
The conflict has its origins in the early 20th century, though the present conflict began in 1988, when the Karabakh Armenians demanded that Karabakh be transferred from Soviet Azerbaijan to Soviet Armenia.
How many died Azeris?
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry announced the final number of military casualties on 21 December. According to the report, 2,801 soldiers were killed and more than 100 servicemen were missing or their bodies remained unidentified.
Why does Turkey support Azerbaijan and Armenia?
Turkey has long been a staunch supporter of Azerbaijan: Ankara and Baku share close cultural ties, given their shared Turkic heritage. Meanwhile, Turkey and Armenia have a long history of tensions, exacerbated by Ankara’s refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as well as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
What caused the Nagorno-Karabakh War?
War erupted between Azerbaijan, which insisted on the inviolability of its borders, and the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, who received support from Armenia itself. By 1994, the Armenians had succeeded in driving the Azerbaijani army from the enclave and large surrounding swathes of land.
Did Ankara deploy Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and down a plane?
Armenia, however, has accused Ankara of deploying Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and downing a plane, allegations denied by Turkey and Azerbaijan. This article has been updated.
How many people died in the Armenia-Azerbaijan War?
The death toll is disputed. As of October 2, Armenia has reported 158 fatalities among troops; on the second day of fighting, Azerbaijan claimed it had killed 550 Armenians, which Yerevan denied. Armenia, meanwhile, claimed at the time that it had killed 200 Azerbaijanis, but Baku has not reported any military casualties.