23 August - day of occupation of Fizuli and Jabrail by Armenian troops

23 August - day of occupation of Fizuli and Jabrail by Armenian troops

Armenian armed forces occupied Fizuli and Jabrail regions of Azerbaijan 18 years ago, on 23 August 1993.

Armenian troops occupied Jabrail and 93% of Fizuli region (or 1256 square km of the western part of the region (50 villages) with the overall area of 1393 sq.km).

Fizuli was occupied after long and fierce fighting.

Thousands of soldiers of the National army of Azerbaijan and civilians died and were wounded in the process of fights for Fizuli. Over 1100 Fizuli residents became martyrs, 113 were taken hostages and 1450 were disabled.

On 23 August, Armenian troops also occupied Jabrail.

The region covers an area of 1050 sq.km.

Overall, 180 people died in the fights for Jabrail and six after the ceasefire.

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