In recent days, the number of reports regarding the deaths and disappearances of Azerbaijanis participating in the Russia-Ukraine war continues to increase.
Modern.az reports that since December 13, several Azerbaijanis participating in battles in various directions have been killed or gone missing.
According to information, Gasimov Samir Rasim oglu was killed in battles for the freedom and sovereignty of Ukraine in the ongoing war in Ukraine. For his distinction in battles, he was awarded the “Defense of Ukraine” medal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It is reported that Samir Gasimov will be buried in the city of Mukachevo.
Another Azerbaijani, Mammadov Rafiq Aydin oglu, a resident of Khachmaz district, was killed in the ongoing battles in Ukraine. He served in the “Akhmat Spetsnaz” unit operating under the Russian Ministry of Defense.
It is also noted that Mirismayilzade Elnur Aydin oglu, a resident of Jalilabad district, lost his life during the battles. He fought as part of the “Akhmat Sever” military formation of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Furthermore, it is reported that Jabbarov Anar Nurmammad oglu, a resident of Khanbulan village, Lankaran district, participated in battles on the Russian side and has been missing for 4 months. According to information, he last contacted his family four months ago, after which communication with him was lost.
It is also noted that Abbasov Bahlul Zulfugar oglu, a resident of Sumgayit city, went missing in the ongoing war in Ukraine as part of the Russian Armed Forces. According to recent information, he participated in battles in the Chasov Yar direction.
In addition, it is reported that Medical Service Captain Hasanov Gafur Jamaladdin oglu, who was the head of the medical service of the Goranboy brigade during the 44-day Patriotic War and was awarded the “Azerbaijani Flag” order and the “For the Homeland” medal for his heroism, was killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to information, after being discharged from the Azerbaijani Army to the reserve, he went to Russia and participated in the battles in Ukraine as part of the Russian Armed Forces.
