Mass Exodus: Ethnic Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Growing Crisis

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians are fleeing the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia following a military operation by Azerbaijan. Over 28,000 Armenians have crossed the border into Armenia, with fears of ethnic cleansing and concerns about the safety of civilians. The conflict has resulted in one of the largest movements of people in the South Caucasus since the fall of the Soviet Union. The situation has also led to a major explosion at a fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh, causing casualties and hindering evacuation efforts. The United States has urged Azerbaijan to refrain from further hostilities and provide humanitarian access, while Azerbaijan claims that only military facilities were targeted and civilians were unharmed.