Complex sentence: During Nagorno-Karabakh War, the city like the region itself fell under a blockade.Although city's direct access to Azerbaijan is still blocked, they've increased connections with Turkey and Iran in recent years.
Split into simpler sentences: During Nagorno-Karabakh War, the city like the region itself fell under a blockade. Although the city has no direct land connection to Azerbaijan, it has increased connections with Turkey and Iran in the recent years.