Baku: During ongoing court proceedings at the Baku Military Court, the testimonies given by defendant Bako Sahakyan, during the preliminary investigation, along with other related documents, were presented.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Sahakyan stated in his testimony that he served as a chief of logistics staff of the 'defense army' of the illegal regime from 1993 to 1995. He revealed his involvement in the direct supply of the Armenian armed forces during the military operations since May 1994 when the ceasefire was announced.

Bako Sahakyan further emphasized that the Armenian Defense Ministry sent the 'S-300' missile system to Shusha between 2015 and 2020. The testimony also revealed that the deployment of military supplies, equipment, and personnel during and after the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 was provided under the directives of Armenia's military-political leadership, funded by the state budget of Armenia.

Bako Sahakyan added that the Armenian Defense Ministry had supplied 'the ministry of defense' of the so-called regime with military ammunition and other supplies. Court proceedings are ongoing against Armenian nationals accused of committing various war crimes, including crimes against humanity, genocide, aggression, terrorism, and violations of the laws and customs of war. The charges also include financing terrorism, violent seizure, and retention of power, and other serious offenses.