Lachin Corridor Captured, Linking Armenia to Karabakh
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Armenian forces capture Lachin corridor, establishing land connection between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian forces captured the Lachin corridor, establishing a vital land connection between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh and fundamentally altering the conflict’s strategic landscape.
Strategic Value
The Lachin corridor:
- Shortest route Armenia-Karabakh (60km)
- Ended Karabakh’s isolation
- Enabled military supplies
- Allowed humanitarian aid
The Operation
Armenian forces:
- Advanced from multiple directions
- Captured town of Lachin
- Cleared 6-km wide corridor
- Displaced Azerbaijani population
Immediate Impact
For Armenia/Karabakh:
- Direct supply lines established
- Military reinforcement possible
- Economic lifeline created
- Psychological boost
For Azerbaijan:
- Lost strategic territory
- 60,000 civilians displaced
- Karabakh blockade broken
- Military situation deteriorated
International Response
- UN Security Council concern
- Calls for withdrawal
- But no enforcement
- De facto acceptance
Long-term Significance
The Lachin corridor:
- Became non-negotiable for Armenians
- Key obstacle in peace talks
- Enabled Karabakh’s survival
- Symbol of connection
Humanitarian Corridor
Post-war function:
- Civilian transport
- Economic goods
- Humanitarian supplies
- Family reunification
Future Status
Would remain:
- Under Armenian control until 2020
- Central to all peace plans
- Source of tension
- Eventually replaced by new route
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