The Azerbaijani Army launched a counter-offensive operation, later called the "Iron Fist," on September 27, 2020, in response to the large-scale provocation of the Armenian armed forces along the frontline.The 44-day second Karabakh war ended with the liberation of Azerbaijan’s territories from nearly 30-year Armenian occupation and the restoration of territorial integrity. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the nation. Nationwide address of President Ilham Aliyev: Dear fellow compatriots!
Today, the fascist leadership of Armenia committed yet another war crime. The cities of Ganja and Mingachevir came under rocket fire. As a result of this cowardly shelling, our compatriots have been killed and wounded.
May Allah rest all our martyrs in peace and send healing to our wounded compatriots! This once again shows the fascist nature of the Armenian leadership. This is not the first time our cities have come under fire.
Armenia fires on Tartar, Aghdam, Goranboy, Aghjabadi, and other cities practically every day. As a result of this fire, our citizens have been killed and wounded, and more than 2,000 houses have been destroyed or seriously damaged. However, these cowardly actions cannot break the will of the Azerbaijani people.
Armenian leadership is committing a war crime. Shooting at civilians, including firing missiles, is a war crime, and they must and will bear responsibility for this crime. We are giving their answer on the battlefield.
We are avenging and will continue to avenge the deaths of our martyrs and innocent civilians on the battlefield. We have never fought or will ever wage a war against the civilian population. We have our own way, we have our own cause, and all the Azerbaijani people are united around this cause.
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