Nagorno Karabakh War - Liberation of Shushi - Շուշի
Liberation of Shushi Shusha
When Armenians launched one of the first offensives, at Stepanakert on 13 February 1988, many Azerbaijanis fled to the stronghold of Shusha. On 28 March, Azerbaijani side by deploying attack on Stepanakert, from the village Dzhangasan attacked enemy positions above the village Kirkidzhan, and in the afternoon the next day took up positions in close proximity to the city, but were quickly repulsed by the Armenians.
In the ensuing months after the capture of Khojaly, Azeri commanders holding out in the region's last bastion of Shusha began a large scale artillery bombardment with GRAD rocket launchers against Stepanakert. By April, the shelling had forced many of the 50,000 people living in Stepanakert to seek refuge in underground bunkers and basements. Facing ground incursions near the city's outlying areas, military leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh organized an offensive to take the town.
On 8 May a force of several hundred Armenian troops accompanied by tanks and helicopters attacked the Azeri citadel of Shusha. Fierce fighting took place in the town's streets and several hundred men were killed on both sides. Although the Armenians were outnumbered and outgunned by the Azeri army, they managed to capture the town and force the Azeris to retreat on 9 May.
The capture of Shusha resonated loudly in neighboring Turkey. Its relations with Armenia had grown better after it had declared its independence from the Soviet Union; however, they gradually worsened as a result of Armenia's gains in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Turkey's prime minister, Suleyman Demirel said that he was under intense pressure by his people to have his country intervene and aid Azerbaijan. Demirel, however, was opposed to such an intervention, saying that Turkey's entrance into the war would trigger an even greater Muslim-Christian conflict (Turks are overwhelmingly Muslims).
Turkey never did send troops to Azerbaijan but did contribute substantial military aid and advisers. In May 1992, the military commander of the CIS forces, Marshal Yevgeny Shaposhnikov, issued a warning to Western nations, especially the United States, to not interfere with the conflict in the Caucasus, stating it would place us [the Commonwealth] on the verge of a third world war and that cannot be allowed.
A Chechen contingent, led by Shamil Basayev, was one of the units to participate in the conflict. According to Azeri Colonel Azer Rustamov, in 1992, hundreds of Chechen volunteers rendered us invaluable help in these battles led by Shamil Basayev and Salman Raduev. Basayev was said to be one of the last fighters to leave Shusha. According to Russian news reports Basayev later said during his career, he and his battalion had only lost once and that defeat came in Karabakh in fighting against the Dashnak battalion. He later said he pulled his forces out of the conflict because the war seemed to be more for nationalism than for religion. Basayev received direct military training from the Russian GRU during the War in Abkhazia (1992--1993) since the Abkhaz were backed by Russia. Other Chechens also were trained by the GRU in warfare, many of these Chechens who fought for the Russians in Abkhazia against Georgia had fought for Azerbaijan against Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh war.
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Nagorno Karabakh - Memorial commemorating the Capture of Shusha by the Armenian forces (T-72 tank)
The Capture of Shusha, referred to as the Liberation of Shushi by Armenians (Armenian: Շուշիի ազատագրում Shushii azatagrum) and Occupation of Shusha by Azerbaijanis (Azerbaijani: Şuşanın işğalı) was the first significant military victory by Armenian forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. The battle took place in the strategically important mountain town of Shusha (known as Shushi to Armenians) on the evening of May 8, 1992, and fighting swiftly concluded the next day after Armenian forces captured it and drove out the defending Azeris. Armenian military commanders based in Nagorno-Karabakh's capital of Stepanakert had been contemplating the capture of the town after a hail of Azeri military bombardment had begun shelling Stepanakert.
It was named Wedding in the Mountains by the Armenian commandership. The seizure of the town proved decisive. Shusha was the most important military stronghold that Azerbaijan held in Nagorno-Karabakh – its loss marked a turning point in the war, and led to a series of military victories by Armenian forces in the course of the conflict. However, some of the shelling was, according to the accounts of former residents, either indiscriminate or intentionally aimed at civilian targets.
The T-72 is a Soviet second-generation main battle tank that entered production in 1971. About 20,000 tanks were built, making it one of the most widely produced post–World War II tanks, second only to the T-54/55 family. The T72 was widely exported and saw service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. Improved variants are still being built for export customers.
Liberation of Shushi 1992 Music Շուշիի ազատագրում
Music By Ara Gevorgyan
The Capture of Shusha, referred to by Armenians as the Liberation of Shushi (Armenian: Շուշիի ազատագրում Shushii azatagrum) and by Azerbaijanis as the Occupation of Shusha (Azerbaijani: Şuşanın işğalı) was the first significant military victory by Armenian forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. The battle took place in the strategically important mountain town of Shusha (known as Shushi to Armenians) on the evening of May 8, 1992, and fighting swiftly concluded the next day after Armenian forces captured it and drove out the defending Azeris. Armenian military commanders based in Nagorno-Karabakh's capital of Stepanakert (Azerbaijani: Xankəndi) had been contemplating the capture of the town after Azeri shelling of Stepanakert.
It was named Wedding in the Mountains by the Armenian commandership. The seizure of the town proved decisive. Shusha was the most important military stronghold that Azerbaijan held in Nagorno-Karabakh – its loss marked a turning point in the war, and led to a series of military victories by Armenian forces in the course of the conflict. However, some of the shelling was, according to the accounts of former residents, either indiscriminate or intentionally aimed at civilian targets.
Shusha as base for shelling Stepanakert
Shusha sits on a mountaintop overlooking the NKR's highly populated capital, Stepanakert (just 5 km away), from an elevation of 600m. An old fortress with high walls, the town is five kilometers (four miles) to the south of Stepanakert and perched on a mountaintop with limited vehicular access to reach it. From a geographical standpoint Shusha was well-suited for Azerbaijani shelling of Stepanakert. The main type of artillery used in the bombardment, which began on January 10, 1992, was the Soviet-made BM-21 GRAD multiple rocket launcher, which was capable of firing 40 rockets in one volley. The GRAD launcher was similar to the World War II-era Katyusha in that it did not have a guided missile system and hence the location of where it would hit was difficult to determine. Dubbed flying telephone poles due to their long, shaped charges, the missiles caused devastating damage to buildings including the destruction of residential houses, schools, the city's silk factory and maternity hospital.
Shusha was the main fire point from where Stepanakert was assaulted. Once the region's Communist Party headquarters and largest city with a population of 70,000, the fighting and shelling had driven away nearly 20,000 of Stepanakert's residents and forced the remainder to live underground in basements. By one tally recorded in early April, a total of 157 rockets had landed on the city in a single day. By early 1992 the bombing intensified. In a course of one week the city was bombed with over 1,000 shells (800 of which were reactive shells). On February 23, ten servicemen in the Russian-led CIS 366th Motorized Rifle Regiment (of the 23rd Motor Rifle Division, 4th Army) headquartered in Stepanakert, tasked with maintaining peace between the Armenians and Azeris, were injured and one was killed in a bombardment by artillery.
Altogether, over 2,000 civilians were killed and thousands more injured in the bombardment in 1992; moreover, the city's infrastructure was completely devastated with the destruction of sewage networks, water pipes, gas and electricity. In an article that appeared in TIME in April 1992, it was noted that scarcely a single building [had] escaped damage in Stepanakert.
In addition to the shelling, the Azeri military also launched air raids and staged several ground attacks on the outskirts of Stepanakert in hopes of later moving on to capture the city itself. While they were staved off numerous times, the city's leaders complained that military action had to be taken to relieve it from the continuous bombardment. On April 27, the military leaders' plans were approved to move in and capture Shusha.
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Aftermath of Occupation of Azerbaijani town Shusha
The aftermath of occupation of Azerbaijani town Shusha in Nagorno Karabakh, region of Azerbaijan by Armenian military forces and armenian irregulars.
Easing the Burden of Large Families in Artsakh
This 2015 video documents the daily struggles of the Petrosyan family, residents of Shushi, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic).
The Davtyans were eligible to receive housing assistance from the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has been building single-family homes for economically disadvantaged families with five or more children living in Artsakh.
The goals of the initiative are to address the urgent need for improving the economic lives of large families and help boost demographic growth in the republic.
Nagorno Karabakh - Charektar - Tank memorial Nagorno Karabakh war (BPM Tank)
Tank memorial Nagorno Karabakh war (BPM Tank), Charektar, Nagorno Karabakh.
Shushi - Nagorno-Karabakh
Capture of Shusha Nagorno-Karabakh War (Men of War Red Rising Mod)
The Capture of Shusha was the first significant military victory by Armenian forces during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. The battle took place in the strategically important mountain town of Shusha on the evening of May 8, 1992, and fighting swiftly concluded the next day after Armenian forces captured it and drove out the defending Azeris.
In this scenario the azeri forces in Shusha are attacked by the Armenian forces, the offensive to capture the town is a success and the remaining azeri forces in the area are either captured or fall back to their lines.
Shusha town of Azerbaijan Republic after armenian occupation
Shusha town of Azerbaijan Republic after occupation
Shushi Zontikner Artsakh Armenia
Karabakh’s shushi liberated 26 years ago
Karabakh’s shushi liberated 26 years ago
May 8, 2018 marks the 26th anniversary of the unique operation, by the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) defense army and Armenian volunteer detachments, for the liberation of Karabakh’s strategic town of Shushi, from Azerbaijani armed forces. The liberation of Shushi was a crucial phase in the Karabakh War. Sushi had turned into an Azerbaijani military base during the Karabakh War that was unleashed by Azerbaijan. The aforesaid operation commenced on the night of May 8, 1992 and, as a result, the adve...
Nagorno Karabakh - Memorial of the Nagorno Karabakh war (BMP Tank)
Memorial of the Nagorno Karabakh war (BMP Tank), Nagorno Karabakh.
Truth about Nagorno-Karabakh and Azeri Genocide [Khojaly].flv
Truth about Nagorno-Karabakh and Azeri Genocide
SHUSHI ARMENIAN CHURCH ARTSAKH KARABAH www armeniaeterna com br
the armenian history church in Karabakh - Artsakh.
Şuşa Qarabağ Gövhar Ağa Mescidi
Şuşa Qarabağ gövhar ağa mescidi 2017 il
REVISIT ARMENIA part 2. АРМЕНИЯ. АРЦАХ, ГОРИС,ТАТЕВ!!! Goris.Shushi.Artsakh. Часть 2.
We visited ARTSAKH (KARABAKH) FIRST TIME! met with a veterans and heroes, who defended the country from Azerturks who was kkilling Armenians. 20 years after the victorious war the ARTSAKH LOOKS VERY CLEAN AND UPSCALE! Мы поехали в Арцах( карабах) .Лали , Едулик и Лалин Папа со мной вместе попали в мир где каждый герой! Пережив зверства Азер/турков и победив построили очень достойный мир!
Return Of An Armenian Holy Bible Scripted 1805 To Shushi-Artsakh P2
You Got To Believe To See The Miracles ; Like An Over 200 Years Old Holy Bible (Scripted 1805) Which Was Taken From Shushi - Artsakh During The Azeri War After An Adventures Journey Around The World Is On It's Way Back To Shushi's St. Ghazanchats Cathedral In Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Where It Belong's To There Since 1828 ! By His Eminence Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan Primate Of The Diocese Of Artsakh Which Passed On To Archbishop In A Official Ceremony In Present Of Artsakh's Speaker Of The Parliament And Ambassador Of Artsakh In Washington D.C.
By Mr. Garnik Der-Galestanian Nov.18 , 2012 11:00 AM In Burbank's, St. Leon (Ghevondyants Cathedral) CA. USA ;
Hallelujah + Amen + Hymen ;
Victory Day and 15th Anniversary of Shoushi Liberation!!!
Victory Day ,Shoushi Liberation,Kharabax,Armenia,Levon ter petrosian,
Republic of Artsakh | Wikipedia audio article
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The Republic of Artsakh (; Armenian: Արցախի Հանրապետություն Arts'akhi Hanrapetut'yun), or simply Artsakh, also known by its official name between 1991 and 2017, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (), is a de facto independent country in the South Caucasus, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The region is populated mostly by Armenians and the primary spoken language is Armenian. Artsakh controls most of the territory of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast and some of the surrounding area, giving it a border with Armenia to the west and Iran to the south. Its capital is Stepanakert.
The predominantly Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh was claimed by both the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the First Republic of Armenia when both countries became independent in 1918 after the fall of the Russian Empire, and a brief war over Nagorno-Karabakh broke out in 1920. The dispute was largely shelved after the Soviet Union established control over the area and created the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) within the Azerbaijan SSR in 1923. During the fall of the Soviet Union, the region re-emerged as a source of dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In 1991, a referendum held in the NKAO and the neighbouring Shahumian region resulted in a declaration of independence based on its right of self-determination. Large-scale ethnic conflict led to the 1991–1994 Nagorno-Karabakh War, which ended with a ceasefire.
The Artsakh Republic is a presidential democracy (in the middle of transforming from a semi-presidential one, after the 2017 referendum) with a unicameral legislature. Its reliance on Armenia means that in many ways it functions de facto as part of Armenia. The country is very mountainous, averaging 1,097 metres (3,599 ft) above sea level. The population is predominantly Christian, most being affiliated with the Armenian Apostolic Church. Several historical monasteries are popular with tourists, mostly from the Armenian diaspora, as most travel can take place only between Armenia and Artsakh.
Republic of Artsakh | Wikipedia audio article
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Republic of Artsakh
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The Republic of Artsakh (; Armenian: Արցախի Հանրապետություն Arts'akhi Hanrapetut'yun), or simply Artsakh, also known by its official name between 1991 and 2017, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (), is a de facto independent country in the South Caucasus, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The region is populated mostly by Armenians and the primary spoken language is Armenian. Artsakh controls most of the territory of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast and some of the surrounding area, giving it a border with Armenia to the west and Iran to the south. Its capital is Stepanakert.
The predominantly Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh was claimed by both the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the First Republic of Armenia when both countries became independent in 1918 after the fall of the Russian Empire, and a brief war over Nagorno-Karabakh broke out in 1920. The dispute was largely shelved after the Soviet Union established control over the area and created the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) within the Azerbaijan SSR in 1923. During the fall of the Soviet Union, the region re-emerged as a source of dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In 1991, a referendum held in the NKAO and the neighbouring Shahumian region resulted in a declaration of independence based on its right of self-determination. Large-scale ethnic conflict led to the 1991–1994 Nagorno-Karabakh War, which ended with a ceasefire.
The Artsakh Republic is a presidential democracy (in the middle of transforming from a semi-presidential one, after the 2017 referendum) with a unicameral legislature. Its reliance on Armenia means that in many ways it functions de facto as part of Armenia. The country is very mountainous, averaging 1,097 metres (3,599 ft) above sea level. The population is predominantly Christian, most being affiliated with the Armenian Apostolic Church. Several historical monasteries are popular with tourists, mostly from the Armenian diaspora, as most travel can take place only between Armenia and Artsakh.