Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Major cities hit as heavy fighting continues

Azerbaijan's second-largest city, Ganja, has been shelled by Armenian forces, as heavy clashes continue over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

The enclave is officially part of Azerbaijan but run by ethnic Armenians.

The self-proclaimed authorities there say they hit Ganja's military airport after Azerbaijani forces shelled the region's capital, Stepanakert.

More than 100 people are now known to have been killed, including civilians, since the fighting began a week ago.

There are fears that the actual death toll could be much higher, as casualty claims from both sides have not been independently verified.

Armenia and Azerbaijan are blaming each other for the heaviest clashes since 2016.

Azerbaijan's military says its forces have retaken control over seven villages since Sunday, while Nagorno-Karabakh says its troops have "improved" their frontline positions.