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Is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia (Republic of Dagestan) to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south.
Establishment
August 1991: The modern Republic of Azerbaijan proclaimed its independence on 30 August 1991 shortly before the dissolution of the USSR in the same year.
September 1991: In September 1991, the Armenian majority of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region seceded to form the Republic of Artsakh.
Chronology
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Was the process of internal disintegration within the Soviet Union (USSR) which resulted in the end of the country as a sovereign state, thereby resulting in its constituent republics gaining full independence.
The Talysh-Mughan Autonomous Republic was a short-lived autonomous republic in Azerbaijan that lasted from June to August 1993.
June 1993: The Talysh-Mughan Autonomous Republic was a short-lived self-proclaimed separatist autonomous republic in Azerbaijan, that lasted from June to August 1993.
August 1993: The Talysh-Mughan Autonomous Republic was a short-lived self-proclaimed separatist autonomous republic in Azerbaijan, that lasted from June to August 1993. It was declared by the Talysh people, an ethnic group in Azerbaijan, seeking autonomy from the central government. The territory was eventually reabsorbed by the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Are a series of conflicts that are considered to be a consequence of the Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
3.1.Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
A series of conflicts between Azerbaijan and the breakaway Armenian Republic of Artsakh that started after Azerbaijan gained indipendence from the USSR in 1991.
January 2024: The Republic of Artsakh is dissolved and reintegrates into Azerbaijan.
3.1.1.2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh
In 2023 Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the self-declared breakaway state of Artsakh. The offensive eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Republic of Artsakh and its reintegration into Azerbaijan.
September 2023: Azerbaijan launched a large-scale offensive against Republic of Artsakh. Azerbaijani forces occupied the villages of Charektar and Getavan.
September 2023: The offensive ended with a ceasefire from 13:00 on 20 September. The Azerbaijani forces had captured the settlements of Drmbon, Harav, Chankatagh, Chapar, Karmir Shuka, Khachmach, Machkalashen, Sarushen, Shosh and Vaghuhas.
3.1.2.First Nagorno-Karabakh War
Was a conflict between Azerbaijan and the breakaway majority Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh from 1991 to 1994.
February 1992: Azerbaijani conquests in the villages of Nakhicivanik, Khramort and Farruk.
February 1992: In early February, the Azerbaijani villages of Malıbəyli, Karadagly and Agdaban were conquered.
May 1992: May 8 represents one of the most important dates in the history of the conflict when Armenian militias conquer the Azerbaijani stronghold of Shushi.
May 1992: On May 18, Armenian forces entered the village of Lachin, conquered the surrounding territory and broke the isolation of the Armenian enclave of Karabakh for the first time.
March 1993: After an advance of twenty-nine kilometres, the Tartar river was reached about twenty kilometers from the district capital.
April 1993: Battle of Kelbajar.
June 1993: After a year of occupation Martakert was occupied by the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
July 1993: In 1993, during the Nagorno-Karabakh War, Agdam, an important city in Azerbaijan, fell to Armenian forces. The capture of Agdam was a significant strategic victory for the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, as it allowed them to push further into Azerbaijani territory.
August 1993: The Armenians on the other hand manage to conquer the village of Shelly used as an artillery base towards Stepanakert.
August 1993: Fizuli conquered by Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
August 1993: Jebrail conquered by Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
August 1993: Gubatly conquered by Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
October 1993: Horadiz conquered by Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
November 1993: Zangelan conquered by Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh.
February 1994: The Azeris lose their garrison at the Omar pass.
May 1994: Starting from April 10, the Armenians launched an offensive in the north-eastern sector (Gulistan-Talish), and conquered numerous villages (Talish, Chily, Madaghis and Levonark) in a few days.
3.1.2.1.Goranboy Operation
Was a military offensive by Azerbaijan in the summer of 1992 with the goal of taking complete control of the entire territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
July 1992: Azerbaijanis managed to establish control over some settlements in the Askeran region: Nakhichevanik, Arachadzor, Pirdzhamal, Dahraz and Agbulak.
July 1992: On 2 July the Azeris conquer Martakert.
3.1.2.2.Bishkek Protocol
Was a ceasefire between Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. .
May 1994: The "Bishkek Protocol" was a ceasefire agreement signed in 1994 between the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan, with the mediation of Russia and Armenia.
3.1.3.2019 Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes
Was a small conflict between the Armenian Armed Forces and Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
May 2018: Clashes and subsequent military operations ended with Azerbaijan regaining several occupied villages and strategic positions within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, these areas had previously been part of a no man's land between the Azerbajiani and Armenian lines.
January 1993: Armenian forces seized control of Gyunnyut, which is located Sharur District of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
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