The Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense has released a public inventory detailing military equipment, weapons, and ammunition seized from armed formations in Nagorno-Karabakh. This document and its listed items reflect the status as of 18:00 on September 25. The material reported includes 797 small arms and grenades, 42 artillery weapons, 165 air defense units or components, 175,225 rounds of ammunition, 1,440 pieces of military materials or equipment, and 81 military supplies. Additionally, optics and other weapon-related devices, 22 armored vehicles, and 75 automotive vehicles are part of the accounted-for inventory. This summary illustrates the scale of seized assets and helps readers understand the material changes in the region. Marked citations accompany these figures to indicate the official source. (Source: Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense)
In a related development, Azerbaijan has stated its commitment to ensuring the safe exit of Armenian Armed Forces personnel who laid down their arms and are departing Nagorno-Karabakh. This pledge signals a broader effort to stabilize the area while offering a clear process for the transfer of responsibility. (Source: Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense)
Earlier, on September 19, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense announced the initiation of a local anti-terrorism operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The ministry described the operation as aimed at suppressing large-scale provocations and at disarming and withdrawing Armenian army units from the territory. The announcement emphasizes a focus on neutralizing threats and restoring public order within the affected area. (Source: Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense)
On September 20, progress toward de-escalation emerged as Baku and Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire with the mediation of Russian peacekeepers. The terms outlined in the agreement included the disbandment of Karabakh’s armed forces and the withdrawal and handover of their heavy equipment. Implementation of these commitments was slated to be monitored by the Russian peacekeeping mission operating in the region. The arrangement marks a critical step in the international oversight of security and stabilization efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh. (Source: Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense)
Additionally, there have been public statements from governmental bodies addressing Armenia’s position in Karabakh. These remarks reflect ongoing diplomatic and strategic dynamics surrounding the conflict area, and they are part of the broader narrative about regional security and stability. (Source: Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense)