Evidence confirming that Armenian political-military leadership ordered occupation of Shusha presented in court

At the ongoing court hearing on April 28 at the Baku Military Court, several video materials related to the occupation of Azerbaijan’s Shusha district were showcased, Report informs.

These video materials also include reportages prepared by Armenia during the occupation period.

One of the presented evidence included video materials reflecting the notes of Major General Arkadi Ter-Tadevosyan, also known by his nom-de-guerre “Komandos”, who led the operation to occupy Shusha city, about the occupation process and the persons who participated in it. The video material also discussed the comprehensive preparation for the occupation of Shusha.

It was emphasized that the plan prepared for the occupation of Shusha was presented to Vazgen Sarkisyan (Armenia's first defense minister - ed.). It was added that Sarkisyan approved the plan.

Tugay Rahimli, the Assistant to the Prosecutor General for special assignments, said that these and other facts prove that the Armenian political-military leadership gave orders for the occupation of Shusha.

Other video materials shown in court mentioned the names of those who led the occupation of Shusha in four directions - Samvel Babayan, Seyran Ohanyan, Valeri Chichyan, and Arkadi Karapetyan. The video material prepared by Armenians noted that the purpose of the attack was not only occupation but also "cleansing Shusha of walking insects."

The trial continues for Armenian citizens accused of crimes against peace and humanity, including war crimes, acts of terrorism, the preparation and execution of aggressive war, genocide, violations of war laws and rules, forcible seizure and retention of power, as well as financing terrorism, among other offenses stemming from Armenia's military aggression.