BREAKING: For the first time since 2020, the Armenian government has officially confirmed that 31 Armenian villages, excluding enclaves, are currently occupied by Azerbaijan.
A total of 170 square kilometers are currently occupied by Azerbaijan’s forces (excluding Artsakh) spanning five provinces: Syunik (12), Tavush (9), Gegharkunik (8), Vayots Dzor (1), and Ararat (1).
Notably, essential territories from Jermuk’s enlarged community and areas adjacent to crucial roads like Paruyr Sevak are either directly targeted or under Azerbaijani occupation.
During a cabinet meeting, Armenia’s Prime Minister stated that Baku continues to demand four more Armenian villages and remains unwilling to withdraw from these 31 villages. In a follow-up press release the Prime Minister’s office officially released the names of the villages currently occupied.
Below is a full list of Armenian villages that are currently occupied by the dictatorship regime of Azerbaijan.
Vayots Dzor: Jermuk
Ararat region: Paruyr Sevak
Gegharkunik: Kakhakn, Kutakan, Sotk, Kut, Norabak, Nerkin Shorzha, Verin Shorzha, Akunk
Tavush: Berkaber, Sarigyugh, Sevkar, Vazashen, Paravakar, Movses, Artsvaberd, Aygedzor, Chinari
Syunik region: Qajarants, Salvard, Gorayk, Sarnakunk, Angeghakot, Aghitu, Noravan, Vaghatin, Verishen, Khoznavar, Tegh, Nerkin Hand
