The former parliament building of the self declared Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in Stepanakert has reportedly been partially demolished by Azerbaijan.
Footage being posted on social media showing #NagornoKarabakh's Parliament building now demolished by #Azerbaijan. Satellite imagery suggests demolition started in February 2024. https://t.co/O0ukDHGJ0R pic.twitter.com/eGM6oL4T1L
— Nagorno Karabakh Observer (@NKobserver) March 3, 2024
Destruction of the building seemingly began in February.
The building formerly hosted the government of Artsakh, a region which was populated by Armenians but internationally recognized as Azeri territory. Artsakh had operated independently since 1991, however this ended after an Azeri military operation in September of 2023 caused the republic to capitulate.
Following this, approximately 99% of the region’s 120,000 Armenians left Artsakh for Armenia itself, and Azerbaijan has asserted full control over the region.
