October 21 marks the day of the liberation of the Minjivan settlement of Zangilan District from the occupation of the Armenian armed forces.
A year has passed since one of the ancient settlements of Azerbaijan was liberated from the Armenian occupiers, Report says.
On October 21, 2020, along with Minjivan settlement, Babayli, Ucuncu (Third) Agali, Saril, Khumarli, Hajallı, Khurama, Jahangirbayli, Turabad, Ichari Mushlan, Girag Mushlan, Malikli, Udgun, Baharli villages of the district, Balyand, Papi, Tulus, Tinli villages of Jabrayil District; Gejagozlu, Ashagi Seyidahmadli and Zargar villages of Fuzuli District were liberated from the occupiers.
Azerbaijan’s glorious tricolor flag was mounted on the liberated territories.
In line with relevant orders, signed by President Ilham Aliyev on December 25, 2020, and June 24, 2021, a group of servicemen was awarded For the Liberation of Zangilan medal. Tens of thousands of servicemen, who showed personal courage and bravery, and participated in military operations to liberate the district, including Minjivan settlement, were awarded For the liberation of Zangilan medal.