Azerbaijan Attacks Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Russia's Distraction

Azerbaijan launches attack on Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid Russia's distraction with war in Ukraine.
Azerbaijan blames landmine deaths on "Armenian separatists", begins air strikes and "anti-terrorist measures".
Armenia denies having troops in area, says Azerbaijan shelling civilian areas.
Tensions have fluctuated as Western powers replace Russia in mediating conflict.
Armenia re-evaluating reliance on Russia for security, builds ties with NATO amid Ukraine war strain on Moscow.

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