Nagorno-Karabakh, reportedly an area of conflict for around 25 years and many deaths, is being described as a breakaway territory. According to reports the fighting is supposedly between Armenians and Aberbaijan. The current conflict was said to have erupted on 27 September. According to Armenians the town of Martuni was shelled. Aberbaijan who are reportedly backed by the u.n. and have denied responsibility have said they are worried about the security of oil being transported via pipelines in the vicinity of the fighting.