Baku honors memory of national heroes

By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan's Independence Museum has opened an exhibition "Unfinished battle" to honor the memory of the martyrs of the April battle.

Memory of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and liberation of the occupied lands, were honored with a minute's silence at the event.

 The exhibition displays photographs, diplomas, orders, medals and personal belongings of martyrs Abdulmajid Akhundov, Fakhraddin Gurbanov, Samida Imanova, Mushfig Orujev, Orkhan Mustajabov,Vugara Yusifova,Murada Mirzoyeva, Ragufa Orujeva, Panjali Teymurova, Trend Life reported.

Museum's Director Farida Shamsi said that the fund of the Museum has received about 120 exhibits.

She noted that the Azerbaijani servicemen showed heroism in April battles and their memory will always live in the hearts of the Azerbaijani people. 

One of the most tragic conflicts in the history of the 20th century – Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, that affected the destiny of millions, aggravated on April 2 after the Armenian military units in the occupied lands started shelling Azerbaijan’s positions.

To protect civilian population, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched counter attacks and as a result, the Azerbaijani troops retook hills around the village of Talysh, as well as Seysulan settlement, and also took over Leletepe hill located in the direction of Fizuli region.