2023-11-03 13:00:00
There was no damage to civilians or civilian infrastructure as a result of anti-terrorist measures.
As Day.Az reports with reference to AZERTAC, this was, in particular, stated by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on November 3 during a speech at the 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Astana, held under the motto “Turkic Century”.
“Although Armenia declared recognition of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan in 2022, its real actions were absolutely illogical and contradictory. The remnants of the Armenian army continued to be located on the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan. The fact that the Prime Minister of Armenia congratulated on September 2 of this year on the so-called “independence” is a fictitious entity, and the so-called “presidential elections” held on September 9 in Karabakh were disrespectful and a direct threat to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our country.
On September 19, 2023, mine explosions deliberately placed by illegal Armenian armed groups on our liberated lands claimed the lives of 6 civilians and police officers. After this, Azerbaijan carried out local anti-terrorist measures in order to restore its constitutional order and neutralize illegal armed groups. As a result of the operation, which was completed within 23 hours, Azerbaijan completely restored its sovereignty and constitutional order. There was no damage to civilians or civilian infrastructure as a result of anti-terrorist measures. Azerbaijan acted in full compliance with international humanitarian law. These facts were confirmed by UN representatives who visited the region twice,” the head of state said.
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