Baku, Azerbaijan, April 28. During a hearing at
the Baku Military Court on Monday, defendant Bako Sahakyan, while
responding to the questions from state prosecutors, confirmed his
involvement in the occupation of the city of Shusha by the Armenian
armed forces, Trend reports.
Sahakyan stated that he was a part of the group led by Vilen
Mikayeliyan, adding that they were moving eastward, commanded by
Arkady Karapetyan.
The accused stressed that he was armed with the AKM assault
rifle at the time, without opening fire on anyone.
The trial for Armenian nationals accused of crimes against peace
and humanity, including war crimes, acts of terrorism, waging and
preparing for an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws
and customs of war, forcible seizure and retention of power, and
financing terrorism, among other offenses related to Armenia’s
military aggression will continue on May 1.