I want to reiterate that as a result of the measures taken to prevent the activity of the enemy, the Armenian army received a decent response. I have mentioned at the meeting of the Security Council that we will take revenge for our military servicemen and martyrs. They were devastated, and I'm sure it was a good lesson for them. However, yesterday and the day before yesterday, they again committed a military provocation and as a result of this provocative act several of our servicemen, as well as, General Polad Hashimov and Colonel Ilgar Mirzayev, were killed.

Today, I had a phone conversation with Samaya khanum, the mother of Major General Polad Hashimov. I expressed her my deep condolences and wished patience. I assured her that the heroism of the serviceman fallen for the Motherland would never be forgotten, his revenge has been and will be taken, and his blood will be avenged. May God bless such mothers who have brought up such a skilled and brave son for the motherland.

I must say that General Polad Hashimov was a man of great respect in the army. He showed his bravery in the April battles. He was twice awarded the highest state order by me. I gave him the rank of general.

During our phone conversation with Elvin, the son of Colonel Ilgar Mirzayev, I talked about his father's heroism. I said that the lives of our heroes, their courage and heroism for the Motherland should be an example for every young person. We are proud that Azerbaijan has raised such brave and skilled sons. I once again offer my condolences to their families and relatives. At the same time, I offer my condolences to the families and friends of all those who died in recent days. May God has mercy on our martyrs, may God heal our wounded servicemen.

I propose to commemorate the memory of our servicemen who died heroically for the motherland with a minute of silence.

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