Detained Former Separatist Sahakyan: Arms Were Supplied From Armenia

Bako Sahakyan, the former Armenian separatist, who stands trial in Azerbaijan for war crimes, has disclosed crucial details regarding the flow of weapons into Karabakh.

“The first call to arms in Karabakh was made at rallies,” said Sahakyan while answering questions from state prosecutors during a hearing at the Baku Military Court on Monday, The Caspian Post reports, citing AZERTAC.

He stated that armament took place in villages and towns, adding: "Some of the weapons were obtained from stationed Soviet military units, while others were supplied from Armenia. These were the main sources of armament."

The trial continues against Armenian citizens charged with war crimes, genocide, violations of international humanitarian law, terrorism, and the illegal use of force during Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan.