Capture of Garadaghly

In the spring and summer of 1991, the violence during the First Nagorno-Karabakh war escalated into a partisan-style conflict between villages as raids were made and hostages were taken. In one of these events, six Azerbaijani villagers were killed in one attack by Armenian fighters in Garadaghly. ==Attack==

The assault began at 5am on 17 February 1992. The battle continued for 11 hours and resulted in the capture of Garadaghly by Armenian troops. Arabo and Aramo units, and Monte Melkonian's units took part in the operation. Survivors fled to Aghdam over the mountains. The attack on the village resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people and the injuries of 15 others. == Aftermath ==

After the capture of Garadaghly, the Azerbaijani defence minister Tajeddin Mehdiyev was fired. Letters had been sent by Azerbaijan to the United Nations, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and Red Cross condemning the killing of Azerbaijani civilians. == See also ==