Araik Harutyunyan: Aiming for Azerbaijan’s Airports
Military official reveals details about decision-making during Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Araik Harutyunyan, the Chief of Staff of the Karabakh defense army, provided insight into the decision-making process during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, particularly regarding the targeting of Azerbaijani airports. His testimony came during the trial of ethnic Armenians accused of war crimes.
Harutyunyan mentioned that he was unaware of the distribution of powers and decision-making processes related to the conflict. He recounted a conversation with Onik Gasparyan, where he was informed that Azerbaijan’s airports were designated as primary targets that needed to be destroyed. The goal was to create the impression that the strikes were originating from Karabakh.
This revelation sheds light on the complex dynamics and strategic considerations that were at play during the conflict. It also highlights the importance of understanding the decision-making processes behind military actions in conflict zones. The trial continues to uncover additional details about the events that transpired during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
