"The document was signed after forty-four days of armed struggle and armed operations. I consider this document a very important political document, which, in essence, puts an end to the multi-faceted confrontation. I would also like to thank you, the Russian leadership, and President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin for their personal active participation in the preparation and adoption of this important political document. " The statement came from President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with a delegation led by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. "Unfortunately, during the military operations, the Armenian side grossly violated all the norms of war, as well as humanitarian norms. Our cities and villages were bombed every day. As a result, 94 Azerbaijani civilians, including children and women, were killed, more than 400 people were injured, and more than 3,000 homes were destroyed or completely destroyed.
Cities near the zone of military operations came under fire, mortar and artillery fire almost every day, and Ganja, Mingachevir, Barda and other cities were targeted with ballistic missiles to destroy the civilian population. We have documented all these war crimes - the use of ballistic missiles, cluster munitions and phosphorous ammunition - and given relevant instructions regarding the next legal measures to be taken by the Azerbaijani side. Armenia actively used foreign mercenaries. We have a large number of photo and video documents, passports of foreign citizens, including citizens of France, the United States, Lebanon, Canada, Georgia and other countries. Some of these citizens are of Armenian origin, others are not. However, this does not change the essence of the issue, because the participation of foreign mercenaries on the Armenian side is, of course, unacceptable. Despite all this, the results of military operations are well known. The Azerbaijani Army won a brilliant military victory, and thus we moved to the level of political settlement. Yesterday, the Azerbaijani Army entered the city of Agdam, the remaining part of the occupied Aghdam region. Thus, the provisions of the Declaration are being implemented, "the President said.