"It is very unfortunate that untrue information and video materials about the death of Major General Polad Hashimov have been spread on social media and some websites," he said.
According to Qadin.Net, the Defense Ministry said: "In response to allegations about the April 2016 operations in the video, we state that not only in the direction of the village of Talysh, but also from any liberated heights there was no step back, and that In the video, Major General Polad Hashimov categorically rejects the assumptions about his martyrdom and considers it disrespectful to the souls of our martyrs. As claimed, the general is not "31 kilometers behind the front line", but his subordinates. He was killed in a trench where he fought with the soldiers. Therefore, the allegations made in these materials are baseless, false and serve the interests of the enemy.
We once again appeal to the media to refrain from unprofessional statements, distortions and misconceptions in the media they represent, to be especially sensitive to the news about the martyrs and to show a more constructive position. The Ministry of Defense urges our media and social network users. "Respect for the martyrs and their families, speeches that serve to raise the patriotic spirit and determination of our servicemen are waiting for us."