6th anniversary of the Karabakh Victory is celebrated in Azerbaijan

Various events were held across the country on the anniversary of the Azerbaijani army's liberation of Karabakh and surrounding provinces, which had been occupied by Armenia for nearly 30 years.

President Ilham Aliyev visited the Victory Monument in Khankendi city and laid a wreath. The Victory Monument in Baku was also visited by state officials.

While private lessons, conferences and exhibitions were held in educational institutions, military band shows and concert programs were organized in the capital Baku and some provinces.

First Lieutenant Javid Behbudov, who is titled "Hero of the Homeland War", told the AA correspondent about his experiences during the war on the 6th anniversary of the Karabakh Victory.

Stating that he took part in different fronts since the first days of the war, Behbudov said that his duties, which started in Murovdağ, continued with operations in the direction of Fuzuli, Jabrayil and Shusha.

Explaining that they started a counter-offensive by the order of Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev after Armenia's provocations, Behbudov stated that their first task was to capture the defense level of the enemy's front line in Murovdağ.

Pointing out that it is not easy to overcome the defense lines that have been fortified for nearly 30 years, Behbudov stated that special units have been preparing for such operations for many years, and that the training they received and the exercises they participated in provided them with a significant advantage.

Explaining that they were advancing towards Shusha after the operations in Fuzuli and Jabrayil, Behbudov emphasized that they took control of strategic heights and important points as well as occupied villages in this process.

Stating that he was seriously injured in the clashes around Shusha, Behbudov said that he was seriously injured as a result of enemy artillery fire near the town of Red Bazaar, and his right leg was amputated below the knee.

Stating that he could not forget the efforts of the soldiers injured in the war to return to the front, Behbudov said:

"Despite their injuries, the soldiers were giving first aid to themselves, and some of them did not want to be taken out of the conflict area. 'My wound is not that serious, I can continue fighting.' they said. "They saw it as a shame to leave the front because they were injured and not be able to help their friends."

Emphasizing that their primary goal is to liberate the lands that have been occupied for 30 years, Behbudov underlined that they achieved this goal.

Stating that they mainly carry out reconnaissance activities behind enemy lines within the scope of their duties, Behbudov pointed out that this is one of the most difficult tasks undertaken by special units.

Explaining that he was deemed worthy of the title of "Homeland War Hero" due to his success in the war, Behbudov said, "All my comrades in arms are heroes, but I was deemed worthy of this title by the Commander-in-Chief because of my success and distinction in the war. As difficult as it is to carry this title, it is also honorable." he said.

Azerbaijani Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva, in her message on November 8 Victory Day, stated that victory is a symbol of national unity, solidarity and devotion to the homeland.

Pointing out that humanitarian issues such as determining the fate of missing persons after the war, the safe and dignified return of former forced immigrants to their homeland, and the clearing of mines in areas liberated from occupation are awaiting solutions, Aliyeva called on international organizations to cooperate on these issues.