The July 2020 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes began on 12 July 2020 between the Armenian Armed Forces and Azerbaijani Armed Forces. Initial clashes occurred near Movses in Tavush Province of Armenia, and Ağdam in Tovuz District of Azerbaijan at the Armenian–Azerbaijani state border.
According to CBS news, dozens of people have reportedly been killed and hundreds more wounded since fighting erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The two countries’ military forces are clashing over the Azerbaijani breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, and with some major world powers backing opposing sides in the standoff — and the U.S. notably absent — there are concerns the conflict could escalate.
Sir Elton Hercules John, the English singer who is now 73 took to Instagram to talk about how devastated he is about the fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan and also said that he has been to both countries and was warmly welcomed.
The singer wrote:
“I was deeply upset to see that military conflict has broken out in the region between Armenia and Azerbaijan after many peaceful years. I’ve personally visited both countries and was welcomed so warmly. It’s devastating that many lives have been lost on both sides – my heart breaks for the affected families. I‘m praying for an end to the violence for both countries.”
