The tragedy in Khojaly - the beginning of the Karabakh war
February 26 is one of the most tragic dates in the history of Azerbaijan. On this day in 1992, Armenian nationalists, with the support of mercenaries, captured the city of Khojaly, where they massacred Azerbaijanis, killing 613 people, including 106 women and 63 children, and capturing 1,275 Khojaly residents. Another 150 went missing and 5,379 citizens were expelled.