Posted on 10/03/2020 8:34:27 AM PDT by amorphous
On October 2, the Armenian-Azerbaijani war entered its 5th day. Forces of the Azerbaijani military, supported by Turkey, continued their attempts to capture the contested Nagorno-Karabakh Region and to dismantle the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, which is overwhelmingly populated by Armenians.
Intense artillery duels and Azerbaijani airstrikes are being reported across the entire frontline in Karabakh, and even near some parts of the Azerbaijani-Armenian border. Nonetheless, the main clashes still take place in the districts of Fizuli and Jabrayil, where Azerbaijan have achieved their main gains capturing several positions from the Armenians. The Azerbaijani artillery together with Turkish-made and Israeli-made combat drones played a key role in the tactical successes of Azerbaijan on the battlefield.
On October 1, the Armenian military even claimed that 4 Azerbeijani combat drones entered Armenian airspace and 3 of them were shot down, allegedly by the S-300 system. Additionally, the Armenian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces had shot down three Azerbaijani fighter jets and two helicopters. The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan dismissed the Armenian claims, calling them complete nonsense and fake news.
It insists that the Armenian side uses claims about attacks on its territory in an attempt to trigger the Collective Security Treaty Organization pact and obtain direct military support from Russia in the conflict in Karabakh, which formally is not its territory. What is even more strange, despite the 5 days of open war, the Armenian leadership has still not started the process for the recognition of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic or the official integration of the region into Armenia. Therefore, it has no even theoretical legal grounds to request CSTO help in a conflict on its territory.
Meanwhile, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, known for its anti-Assad and pro-militant stance in the Syrian conflict, reported that dozens of Turkish-backed Syrian militants had been killed, injured or went missing while fighting against Armenian forces in Karabakh. According to the SOHR, 28 of them were killed and 62 others were injured or went missing. The report alleges that at least 850 Turkish-backed Syrian militants were deployed there. It should be noted that, according to Armenian estimates, their number is about 4,000. France and Russia also expressed their concern regarding the moving of militants to the region. In turn, Azerbaijani and Turkish media and officials insist that Armenia deploys members of Kurdish armed groups, considered to be terrorists by Ankara, to the combat zone. Nonetheless, these claims have not so far been supported by any evidence.
The self-styled Neo-Ottoman Empire of President Recent Tayyip Erdogan is on a full-scale propaganda offensive to instigate an Armenian-Azerbaijani war.
On October 1, the United States, Russia and France released a joint statement condemning the violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, calling on the sides to accept a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table. In response, President Erdogan made a fierce statement slamming the OSCE and claiming that Azerbaijan should continue its military push to capture the Nagorno-Karabakh region and thus the war with Armenia.
I would like to declare that we are together with our brothers in Azerbaijan in their struggle for the liberation of their occupied land. The path to lasting peace in this region lies through the withdrawal of Armenia from all the spans of the Azerbaijani lands occupied by them, Erdogan said addressing the Turkish Parliament. Especially the so-called Minsk trio America, Russia, France and their seeking of a ceasefire in the face of this negative situation, which has been reflected these days because they have neglected this problem for nearly 30 years, is above all not acceptable, he added.
In the best traditions of Turkish public diplomacy, Erdogan simultaneously accused Armenia of triggering the military escalation. Meanwhile, Turkish state media reported that during the recent phone call Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that Turkey sees no reason for a ceasefire in Karabakh for as long as the region remains in the hands of Armenian forces.
Earlier, the Turkish leadership at the highest level declared that it is ready to provide any help, including military, to Baku. The Armenian side claims that Turkey is in fact participating in the war on the side of Azerbaijan.
Interesting comments in the comments section.
Have not seen or heard a single report about this in the American press. Fortunately, I don’t rely on them for my news of the world.
Neither do I. Our MSM is worse than useless. Owned by megacorps, they’re more akin to news agencies of oppressive or communist countries.
A good example of what idiots are running and reporting in today’s MSM “fake news” can be seen at the president’s noon briefing at Walter Reed today. They are an embarrassment to the nation and a disgusting example of the lowest form of human intelligence with utter lack of compassion for others, or their own leader.
“The self-styled Neo-Ottoman Empire of President Recent Tayyip Erdogan is on a full-scale propaganda offensive to instigate an Armenian-Azerbaijani war.”
“The Armenian side claims that Turkey is in fact participating in the war on the side of Azerbaijan.”
This little war is nasty BTW. The American military should always take notes.
FYI...This particular website southfront.org has been reported to have Russian ties. The comments you referred to as being interesting have a Russian bent. So, beware....
Looks like a boondogle from left over problems from the Break up of the USSR. Armenia need to pull back, re-organize and secure Russian help. Only Russia can counter the Rise of the Turks. Maybe Pressure them in Syria? or Greece? Maybe a bit of Kurdish Terrorism can let Turkey know that the Neo-Ottoman Empire is just a fantasy in the 21st Century.
Armenia Says it Is Ready to Work for Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire
Armenian PM says he has proof of Turkish intervention
Armenia said on Friday that it is ready to work towards a ceasefire in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, where the country has been battling with Azerbaijan since Sunday.
Armenias foreign ministry said it stands ready to work with the US, France, and Russia to re-establish a ceasefire regime. The US, France, and Russia co-chair the Minsk Group, which was set up in 1992 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to promote negotiations and peace talks over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkey has been accused of intervening in the conflict on behalf of Azerbaijan. On Friday, Armenias Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he has evidence of Turkish support. We have proof, Pashinyan said. They are using drones and Turkish F-16 to bomb civilian areas in Nagorno Karabakh.
Pashinyan also accused Turkey of once again advancing on a genocidal path, referencing the Armenian genocide carried out by the Ottomans in the early 20th century.
The situation is much more serious, Pashinyan said when asked how the current fighting compares to clashes that broke out in 2016. It would be more appropriate to compare it with what happened in 1915, when more than 1.5 million Armenians were slaughtered during the first genocide of the 20th century.
Turkey has also been accused of sending fighters from northern Syria to fight in Nagorno-Karabakh. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he has information that indicates Syrian fighters have traveled to Nagorno-Karabakh through Turkey.
The fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh entered its sixth day on Friday. Nearly 200 people have been confirmed killed, including 30 civilians.
https://news.antiwar.com/2020/10/02/armenia-says-it-is-ready-to-work-for-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire/
A good example of what idiots are running and reporting in todays MSM fake news can be seen at the presidents noon briefing at Walter Reed today. They are an embarrassment to the nation and a disgusting example of the lowest form of human intelligence with utter lack of compassion for others, or their own leader.
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Just got finished explaining to my wife how on reporter asked if the President was receiving oxygen and he was told no. However the every badgering numb skull reposts asked the same exact follow up question at least a dozen times. These people just go to show how craven they are and why the majority of Americans cant stand them. give us a break!
How long will Putin sit on the sidelines?
As yet (if one can believe the reports) the territorial integrity of Armenia proper has not been breached. If/when it comes, what will be Russia's response?
Slanted story to make Armenia into the good guy. Armenia started this by shelling an Azeri military convoy in Azerbaijan several days ago.
Putin is on both sides, and neither side is the good guys.
In Azerbaijan or the disputed territory? I doubt Armenia shelled a military convoy in Azerbaijan.
Russian with Putin at its helm is the wildcard; a Christian nation once again, after the fall of communism, but with ties to Muslim nations (Iran & Syria) who are sworn enemies of Israel.
I don't know, is the only thing I do know.
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