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Azerbaijan Demolishes Two Armenian Churches in Stepanakert

5/4/2026

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Azerbaijan demolished the Holy Mother of God Cathedral and St. Jacob Church in Stepanakert.
Satellite imagery later confirmed the churches’ removal.
MP Elnare Akimova called the reports a revanchist provocation and said Azerbaijan preserves historic monuments.
Armenian Apostolic Church officials accused Azerbaijan of deliberately targeting Armenian holy sites.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said his government is collecting details and will avoid international condemnation before the parliamentary elections.

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Azerbaijan demolished the Holy Mother of God Cathedral and St. Jacob Church in Stepanakert.
Satellite imagery later confirmed the churches’ removal.
MP Elnare Akimova called the reports a revanchist provocation and said Azerbaijan preserves historic monuments.
Armenian Apostolic Church officials accused Azerbaijan of deliberately targeting Armenian holy sites.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said his government is collecting details and will avoid international condemnation before the parliamentary elections.