Events tagged with "Religious Sites"

Historical Events tagged with "Religious Sites"

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Military & Warfare

Azerbaijan Targets Ghazanchetsots Church Again

October 8th, 2020 4 years ago

The Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots in Shusha, a significant Armenian cultural and religious site, was deliberately targeted twice by Azerbaijani forces. This attack came amid ongoing military conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The church, which has historical ties dating back to the 19th century, suffered damage from artillery fire, raising concerns over the protection of cultural heritage in conflict zones. The situation highlighted the tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed territory.