On the 40th day of the Second Karabakh War, November 5, 2020, significant developments were reported, following the Azerbaijani Army’s counter-offensive operation launched on September 27, 2020. This operation, later termed “Iron Fist”, was in response to provocations by the Armenian armed forces, as per the report by Trend.

According to Trend News Agency, several key events marked this day in the conflict:

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to the Spanish EFE news agency.

Intense fighting primarily occurred in the direction of Aghdara and Khojavand.

There were ceasefire violations reported along the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The Armenian armed forces shelled Goranboy, Tartar, and Aghjabadi regions.

One individual injured due to Armenian aggression succumbed to their injuries in Barda.

The death toll of Azerbaijani civilians as a result of the Armenian aggression rose to 92.

Shelling by Armenian forces was reported in the villages of Tartar and Aghdam districts.

Azerbaijan released a video showcasing new military equipment abandoned by the Armenian armed forces on the battlefield.

Videos were published depicting the liberation of villages in the Fuzuli and Khojavand districts.

Footage showing the destruction of Armenian military infrastructure in Tonashen village was made public.

An Armenian military column near Aghdara was ambushed and destroyed.

The 41st artillery regiment of the Armenian armed forces was reportedly decimated.

This day was marked by significant military engagements and casualties, reflecting the intense nature of the 44-day conflict that led to the liberation of Azerbaijani territories from nearly three decades of Armenian occupation and the restoration of territorial integrity.