The officer noted that this is an assessment given by Ukraine’s leadership to those who fight against terrorism in the country.
“I regard this award as an assessment given to all Azerbaijanis fighting for Ukraine, in general for the merits of all my fellow warriors. This award is of great importance to me,” he added.
Israfilov, who is originally from Azerbaijan’s Shaki district, has been living in Ukraine since 1999.
He has been awarded several times by Ukraine’s authorities.
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