Armenian footballer of Inter Milan Henrikh Mkhitaryan addressed his fans on social media, calling for help for his home country:
Azerbaijan has restarted war against Nagorno Karabakh, shelling civilians and civilian infrastructure after 9 months of deliberate blockade, famine and denial of humanitarian access. As experts have said - this is Genocide. I call on my fans, the world of sports and media colleagues to react and help spread the voice for restoring peace.
Mkhitaryan
Today, on 19 September, Azerbaijan launched an operation against Armenian forces at the disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh. This action has escalated tensions in an area that has been a flashpoint for conflict between the two nations for decades. Several other celebrities such as Kim Kardashian West, Cher, and System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian spoke out about this conflict in numerous instances.