April 2016 battles – the beginning of the path to a great victory

It has been 9 years since the beginning of the April 2016 battles – the four-day war, which was a historical turning point in Azerbaijan’s struggle to restore its territorial integrity. In this war, the Azerbaijani Army, demonstrating its power, determination, and high fighting spirit, destroyed the myth of the “invincibility” of the Armenian armed forces and liberated part of our lands from 23 years of occupation.

The results of the April battles formed a strong belief in Azerbaijani society that if the political efforts of our head of state are not successful, our lands can be liberated from occupation by force. The Victory of our valiant servicemen in 2016 showed that the Armenian occupation is not eternal and that Azerbaijan is capable of restoring justice with its strength.

I would like to once again take special note of the tireless efforts and services of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, President Ilham Aliyev, in the successful implementation of this military operation. Under his leadership, in addition to implementing a clear and coordinated military operation, a powerful information campaign was carried out aimed at conveying to the world community the full truth about the causes of the conflict, the course of military operations, and the consequences of the occupation of Azerbaijani lands.

The April battles were an important stage that paved the way for the Great Victory in the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020, when Azerbaijan finally restored its territorial integrity.

We bow to the blessed memory of the martyrs who gave their lives for the Motherland! Eternal love to our heroes! Long live strong and invincible Azerbaijan!

Azer Askerov