The Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots, located in Shusha, is one of the most important Armenian churches, constructed in the early 1900s. During the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, which erupted in September 2020, this church became a focal point of conflict when it was hit by artillery fire on multiple occasions. The attacks were part of a broader offensive launched by Azerbaijan in the long-standing territorial dispute over Nagorno-Karabakh, a region recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians. The deliberate targeting of the church raised international outrage, as it represented not only an assault on a place of worship but also on Armenian cultural heritage.The damage inflicted on the Ghazanchetsots Church underscored the complexities of the conflict, where military objectives often intersect with cultural and religious symbols. The Armenian government condemned the attacks, stating that they were part of a broader strategy to undermine Armenian presence in the region. The use of heavy artillery in populated areas, including near cultural sites, brought heightened scrutiny to Azerbaijan's military tactics, while also igniting discussions about the need to protect cultural sites during warfare.As the world witnessed the damages reported from Shusha, many international organizations and governments called for ceasefire negotiations and the safeguarding of cultural heritage. The Armenian diaspora, alongside numerous NGOs, advocated for the preservation of historical monuments as a critical part of Armenia's identity in the context of the ongoing conflict. The events surrounding the Ghazanchetsots Church during this period have been representative of the struggle for identity within the Nagorno-Karabakh region, evoking strong emotions and mobilizing various sectors of society.