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Today marks the anniversary of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Vidadi Khalilov, who was killed during the 44-day Patriotic War.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that six years have passed since his death.
Vidadi Vaghif oghlu Khalilov was born on July 16, 1982, in the city of Goychay, into an educated family. From 1999 to 2003, he studied at the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Higher Military School, specializing in motorized rifle operations. In 2009, he was one of three Azerbaijani officers to successfully complete a demanding and intensive Special Forces course in the People’s Republic of China. He served with distinction in various military units and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
During the Patriotic War, the officer showed great courage in heavy fighting in the Murovdag, Fuzuli, Jabrayil, Qubadli, Zangilan and Lachin directions. He was killed on October 30 during military operations for the Lachin corridor. He was buried in the Martyrs’ Alley in his native city of Goychay.
For his distinguished service during his military career and the Patriotic War, Lieutenant Colonel Vidadi Khalilov was posthumously awarded the “Azerbaijani Flag” Order and the medals “For the Fatherland,” “For the Liberation of Jabrayil,” “For the Liberation of Qubadli,” “For the Liberation of Lachin” and “For Military Service.” He also received the 90th, 95th and 100th anniversary medals of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the first-, second- and third-degree “For Impeccable Service” medals.
May God have mercy on all our martyrs.
