Sport24.az
On September 27, 2020, in response to Armenia's next military aggression, the Azerbaijani people, under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, launched the Patriotic War to liberate the occupied territories.
As a result of 44 days of military operations, the Victorious Azerbaijani Army liberated the village of Sugovushan of Tartar region on October 3, the city of Jabrayil on October 4, the village of Hadrut of Khojavend region on October 9, the city of Fuzuli on October 17, the city of Zangilan on October 20, the city of Gubadli on October 25, and the city of Shusha on November 8. In total, more than 300 settlements, as well as important strategic heights in the direction of Agdere, Murovdag and Zangilan were liberated from occupation.
The determination and will of the Azerbaijani people, economic power, modern army building and people-government unity were important factors ensuring the victory of our country. The Azerbaijani people, who have a rich history of statehood and military affairs, have written another glorious epic of heroism, proved to the whole world that they are a victorious nation, and achieved a historic victory over the enemy.
Realizing its defeat in the war, Armenia was forced to sign an act of capitulation on November 10, 2020.
On November 10, a Statement was signed between the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.
President Ilham Aliyev signed an Order on the establishment of Victory Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 3, 2020.
According to the Order, November 8, the day Shusha was liberated from occupation, is solemnly celebrated as Victory Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
A military parade is scheduled to be held in Baku on November 8 in connection with Victory Day.
November 8 is a non-working day in the country.
