Historic cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan, says Armenia | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Tuesday
July 08, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
TUESDAY, JULY 08, 2025
Historic cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan, says Armenia

World+Biz

UNB
09 October, 2020, 03:00 pm
Last modified: 09 October, 2020, 03:00 pm

Related News

  • Iran to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process talks amid Middle East tensions
  • Karabakh Armenians agree to ceasefire after Azerbaijan military operation
  • US calls for Azerbaijan to halt Karabakh attack, Russia urges return to ceasefire
  • What is happening between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh?
  • Russia blames ally Armenia for breakdown in talks with Azerbaijan

Historic cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan, says Armenia

Media reports said some children were inside the cathedral in the town of Shusha at the time of the shelling, and although they were not wounded

UNB
09 October, 2020, 03:00 pm
Last modified: 09 October, 2020, 03:00 pm
A hole made by shell in the roof of the Holy Savior Cathedral during a military conflict, in Shushi, outside Stepanakert, self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Photo: AP via UNB
A hole made by shell in the roof of the Holy Savior Cathedral during a military conflict, in Shushi, outside Stepanakert, self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Photo: AP via UNB

Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of shelling a historic cathedral in the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, reports AP.

Nearly two weeks of heavy fighting has killed hundreds of people in Nagorno-Karabakh territory.

The Holy Savior Cathedral, also known as the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, had its dome pierced by a shell that also damaged the interior.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Media reports said some children were inside the cathedral in the town of Shusha at the time of the shelling, and although they were not wounded.

However, they suffered from stress after the attack.

Hours later, the cathedral came under more shelling that wounded two Russian journalists, one of whom was hospitalized in grave condition, according to Armenian officials.

The Armenian Foreign Ministry denounced the shelling as a "monstrous crime and a challenge to the civilized humankind," warning Azerbaijan that targeting religious sites amounts to a war crime.

Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry denied attacking the cathedral, saying its army "doesn't target historical, cultural and, especially, religious buildings and monuments."

A priest at the cathedral, who identified himself only as Father Andreas, expressed anguish over the attack.

"I feel the pain that the walls of our beautiful cathedral are destroyed," he said. "I feel the pain that today the world does not react to what's happening here and that our boys are dying defending our Motherland."

Built in the 19th century, the cathedral suffered significant damage during ethnic violence in 1920. It was restored after fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the 1990s and is part of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The latest outburst of fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces began September 27 and marks the biggest escalation of the decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

The region lies in Azerbaijan but has been under control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the end of a separatist war in 1994.

Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict / Nagorno-Karabakh

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Representational image
    Dhaka gets relief as Trump pushes tariff deadline to 1 Aug
  • Representational image. Photo: Investopedia
    GDP grows 4.86% in Jan-Mar of FY25
  • Illustration: Duniya Jahan/TBS Creative
    Inflation drops below 9% after 27 months

MOST VIEWED

  • Ships and shipping containers are pictured at the port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, US, 30 January 2019. Photo: REUTERS
    Bangladesh may offer zero-duty on US goods to get reciprocal tariff relief
  • A quieter scene at Dhaka University’s central library on 29 June, with seats still unfilled—unlike earlier this year, when the space was overwhelmed by crowds of job aspirants preparing for competitive exams. Photo: Tahmidul Alam Jaeef
    No more long queues at DU Central Library. What changed?
  • The Mitsubishi Xpander is built with families in mind, ready to handle the daily carpool, grocery runs, weekend getaways, and everything in between. PHOTO: Akif Hamid
    Now made-in-Bangladesh: 2025 Mitsubishi Xpander
  • Illustration: Duniya Jahan/TBS Creative
    Young population believe BNP to get 39% of votes, Jamaat 21%, NCP 16% in national polls: Sanem survey
  • Labour unrests disrupt CEPZ operations as financial crisis hits factories
    Labour unrests disrupt CEPZ operations as financial crisis hits factories
  • Benapole port: Revenue exceeds target by Tk316cr while imports decline
    Benapole port: Revenue exceeds target by Tk316cr while imports decline

Related News

  • Iran to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process talks amid Middle East tensions
  • Karabakh Armenians agree to ceasefire after Azerbaijan military operation
  • US calls for Azerbaijan to halt Karabakh attack, Russia urges return to ceasefire
  • What is happening between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh?
  • Russia blames ally Armenia for breakdown in talks with Azerbaijan

Features

Thousands gather to form Bangla Blockade in mass show of support. Photo: TBS

Rebranding rebellion: Why ‘Bangla Blockade’ struck a chord

6h | Panorama
The Mitsubishi Xpander is built with families in mind, ready to handle the daily carpool, grocery runs, weekend getaways, and everything in between. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

Now made-in-Bangladesh: 2025 Mitsubishi Xpander

1d | Wheels
Students of different institutions protest demanding the reinstatement of the 2018 circular cancelling quotas in recruitment in government jobs. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

5 July 2024: Students announce class boycott amid growing protests

3d | Panorama
Contrary to long-held assumptions, Gen Z isn’t politically clueless — they understand both local and global politics well. Photo: TBS

A misreading of Gen Z’s ‘political disconnect’ set the stage for Hasina’s ouster

3d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

Much of Iran’s Military Capacities Still Unutilized, General Warns Israel

Much of Iran’s Military Capacities Still Unutilized, General Warns Israel

3h | TBS World
How will Europe stop Russia's Shadow Fleet?

How will Europe stop Russia's Shadow Fleet?

3h | Others
Inflation drops below 9%

Inflation drops below 9%

7h | TBS Today
How much impact has Trump's tariff policy had on the market?

How much impact has Trump's tariff policy had on the market?

8h | Others
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net