Armenian-Origin Witness Claims Vardanyan Funded Military Warehouses Near Khankendi and Asgaran


Baku: Hayrapetyan Kamo Eduardovich, an Armenian-origin resident of Karabakh, testified Tuesday at the court hearings in the criminal case against Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian citizen accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing terrorism, and other grave offenses under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA reports.



According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the witness stated that three military warehouses-two near Khankendi and one in Asgaran-were built with Ruben Vardanyan’s financial support. He further noted that these warehouses, along with the pathways leading to them, were guarded by armed individuals. The facilities were reportedly operated by both the Armenian army and forces in Karabakh, housing a large stockpile of military supplies brought to Karabakh under Vardanyan’s direction, including unmanned quadcopters and other unmanned aerial vehicles.



The witness added that most residents of Khankendi were aware of these activities, with Vardanyan actively advocating for armed resistance against Azerbaijan. His primary objective, the witness stated, was to instigate and sustain military conflict with Azerbaijan.



The trial will resume on March 18.