Azerbaijan Commemorates the Fourth Anniversary of Gubadli’s Liberation from Armenian Occupation
Baku, The Gulf Observer: Today marks four years since the Azerbaijani Armed Forces liberated Gubadli city, ending nearly 30 years of Armenian occupation. The victory on October 25, 2020, during the 44-day Second Karabakh War, saw the Azerbaijani tricolor raised over Gubadli, a landmark achievement in Azerbaijan’s efforts to reclaim its territory.
On this day, President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev announced the liberation of Gubadli city and several surrounding villages in the Zangilan, Jabrayil, and Gubadli districts, signaling a significant step toward the fulfillment of Azerbaijan’s long-standing aspirations for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In recognition of the bravery demonstrated, 5,876 Azerbaijani Armed Forces personnel were awarded the prestigious “For the Liberation of Gubadli” medal. These awards honor those who played a vital role in the decisive operations that restored the district to Azerbaijani control.
Established as an administrative unit in 1933, Gubadli district—comprising the city of Gubadli, 93 villages, and 31 administrative units—fell under occupation on August 31, 1993. The district’s mountainous terrain, featuring landmarks such as Topagaj Mountain (2,010 m) and Pirdag Mountain (1,316 m), adds to its strategic and historical importance.
In a lasting tribute to this victory, President Aliyev proclaimed October 25 as “Gubadli City Day,” ensuring that the memory of Gubadli’s liberation remains a celebrated chapter in Azerbaijan’s national history.