The 24th day of the Patriotic War – October 20, 2020 was engraved in our military history as the day when the city of Zangilan and surrounding villages were liberated from the Armenian occupation.
Our Invincible Army concluded the Zangilan operation with a quick attack in a short period of time. The dedication shown by the Border Troops of Azerbaijan in this operation once again proved that all types of troops and formations of our Armed Forces are at a professional level. Thanks to the bravery and high fighting ability of our soldiers and officers, the 132-kilometer border line with Iran, which was under occupation, came under the control of Azerbaijan, as well as they reached the border with Armenia. The successful battle of Zangilan gave new spirit to the Azerbaijani Army, increased its psychological advantage over the enemy, and became an incentive for further operations. The victorious Commander-in-Chief Mr. Ilham Aliyev raised the flag of Azerbaijan in Zangilan on December 23, 2020. According to the relevant Decree signed by the head of our state on July 31, 2023, October 20, when the city was liberated from occupation, is celebrated as Zangilan City Day. President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have visited Zangilan district many times, and got acquainted with the restoration and construction works carried out there. Life returns to Zangilan and embraces its native inhabitants tenderly. Seeing former IDPs (Internally Displaced People) in their homes fills the heart of every Azerbaijani with a sense of pride.