Stepanakert
Proper noun
Meaning
Stepanakert
The capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
Synonyms
Examples
Accompanied by the latter, they will tour Stepanakert and the regions to see the damage left by the war on the spot.
A neighbour comforts home owner, Lida Sarksyan, left, near her house destroyed by shelling from Azerbaijan's artillery during a military conflict in Stepanakert, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, on Oct. 17, 2020.
Arayik Harutyunyan, the leader of Nagorno-Karabakh, said the situation in the region's capital city Stepanakert — which has been heavily bombed since the fighting broke out — was "calmer" on Sunday, but added "that can change quickly."
Armenia's foreign ministry said Stepanakert and other towns had been hit, accusing Azerbaijani forces of "the deliberate targeting of the civilian population".
Artillery fire hit the region's capital Stepanakert on Tuesday night and Nagorno-Karabakh emergencies ministry also said three rockets hit the strategically key city of Shushi.
Citing Tuesday’s elections, official Stepanakert called on the international community to support Artsakh, given the republic’s adherence to and advancement of democratic principles.