In second half of 1989, weapons were handed out in Nagorno-Karabakh; as Karabakhis got hold of small arms to replace hunting rifles and crossbows, casualties began to mount; bridges were blown up, roads were blockaded, and hostages were taken.
Weapons were handed out in Nagorno-Karabakh. This was in second half of 1989. Casualties began to mount. This was in second half of 1989. Karabakhis got hold of small arms. This was to replace hunting rifles and crossbows. Bridges were blown up. This was in second half of 1989. Roads were blockaded. This was in second half of 1989. Hostages were taken. This was in second half of 1989.