The most serious fighting since 1994 breaks out along the entire Line of Contact, with Azerbaijan launching coordinated attacks on Armenian positions.
Day 1: April 1-2 Overnight
- Massive artillery bombardment begins at 00:30
- Azerbaijani forces attack multiple sectors simultaneously
- Use of heavy weapons including tanks and helicopters
- Armenian forces mobilize reserves
Heaviest fighting in 22 years with modern weapons systems employed by both sides, including drones and precision artillery.
Initial Targets
- Mardakert/Aghdara direction
- Martuni region positions
- Jabrayil sector
- Heights around Talish village
Civilian areas come under fire with casualties reported, as international community scrambles to prevent full-scale war.