Armenian PKP Pecheneg Acquisition

By Lynndon Schooler

 PKP 6P41N in Armenian service. Photo by Andrew Karazi.

The 2020 Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, also known as the 44-Day War, was a conflict in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh dating back to the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. This conflict represented a notable escalation of longstanding tensions among Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the self-declared Armenian breakaway state of Artsakh.This resulted in a significant shift in control over the disputed region. Following Azerbaijan’s victory, Russia brokered a ceasefire agreement. This agreement led to the deployment of Russian peacekeepers along the Lachin Corridor, a vital corridor connecting the Republic of Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh. While this ceasefire effectively ended hostilities, it did not resolve the underlying tensions. Ongoing skirmishes and clashes have persisted between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. The situation has remained volatile, with periodic violations of the ceasefire agreement. On my recent visit, this can be seen with massive trench complexes and bunker fortifications spread around the countryside.

Armenian PKP in front of a French Bastion armored

Source: The Firearm Blog