The city council of France's Alfortville has just voted unanimously for the recognition of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), deputy mayor Garo Khachikian has said late Thursday, October 8.

The city has also approved financial assistance for the Armenian population of Artsakh, Khachikyan added.

Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey, launched a large-scale offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. International and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages.

Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support Karabakh amid Azerbaijan's aggression.