18 years elapsed since occupation of Kalbajar by Armenia
Baku, April 2 (AZERTAC). Eighteen years have elapsed since the day of occupation of Azerbaijan`s Kalbajar region by Armenian armed forces.
As known, on March 27, 1993, the Armenian armed forces launched attack to the region which resulted with occupation of the area on April 2.
During the occupation of 1936 square kilometer of Kalbajar region, 511 innocent people were killed by Armenians, 321 people were taken prisoner and 53340 became IDPs. Azerbaijan lost its 55 servicemen.
Armenians took control over 132 buildings and destroyed 116 libraries, 97 schools, 43 clubs, 9 kindergartens and hospitals.
After the occupation, the UN Security Council adopted special Resolution (#822) demanding unconditional withdrawal of Armenian armed forces from Kalbajar region and other Azerbaijan`s occupied areas.
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