Taking the territories that Azerbaijan considers its own, the so-called “captured”, or as we used to say, liberated, or Artsakh, was essential for Aliyev in order to maintain his power.

He had to show his people that he is conquering Artsakh.

But from a strategic point of view, Syunik has always been important for Azerbaijan and Turkey.

For that reason, Syunik is a most important strategic issue for them, and Artsakh is a matter of maintaining authority and power.

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