Artsakh War Veteran Reflects on Conflict from Border Village

A veteran of the 1990s Artsakh conflict lives in Tegh, a village in Armenia's Syunik Province, where he can see the mountains of Artsakh from his home. Azerbaijani military positions are located approximately two kilometers away from the village. The veteran has expressed a determination to eventually reach Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh, underscoring the enduring tensions in the region. The proximity of opposing forces highlights the ongoing security situation affecting residents in border communities, where families continue to live in close proximity to military positions despite the ceasefire agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan.