In the Shusha region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a breach of the ceasefire arrangement was documented within the area overseen by Russian peacekeepers. The report underscores ongoing monitoring and response efforts by the peacekeeping mission to ensure any deviations are promptly investigated and addressed.
Officials described the situation as a violation of the ceasefire in the Shusha corridor, with command authorities within the Russian peacekeeping contingent directing investigations into the incident. The aim remains to verify the facts and determine any parties responsible, in accordance with established protocols for conflict-area monitoring.
On March 30, it was noted that the ceasefire framework experienced violations in the zone under the protection of the Russian peacekeeping force in Nagorno-Karabakh. The military department confirmed occurrences in the Martuni area, but emphasized that there were no casualties reported in this round of incidents, highlighting the presence of continuous risk assessment and protective measures for civilians and personnel alike.
Since late September 2020, clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh reemerged, echoing a long-running dispute that began in the late 1980s. The renewed hostilities brought casualties to civilians and underscored the fragility of attempts to establish lasting stability in the region.
Following successive ceasefire efforts, leaders from Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan agreed on a joint declaration that established a ceasefire framework in Nagorno-Karabakh as of November 10, 2020. The deployment of Russian peacekeepers was part of the effort to create a buffer, protect civilians, and support the stabilization process on the ground.
Under the terms of the agreement, certain regions shifted responsibilities: Aghdam on November 20, Kelbajar on November 15, and Lachin on December 1 came under Azerbaijani control. While the on-paper framework has guided the immediate post-ceasefire period, a comprehensive peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan remained pending, leaving questions about final status and governance unresolved.