Baku: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan delivered a fervent address to the nation on October 17, 2020, heralding the military successes of the Azerbaijani Army in the 44-day conflict known as the second Karabakh war. The President detailed the significant military achievements against Armenian forces and announced the liberation of several territories, including the strategic city of Fuzuli. According to Trend News Agency, President Aliyev's address underscored the Azerbaijani forces' recent tactical victories, which he described as a "salvation mission" for the nation. The President provided a detailed account of military equipment losses inflicted upon Armenian forces, including tanks, artillery, and anti-aircraft systems. The President's address comes after what he described as "large-scale provocations" by Armenian armed forces along the frontline starting on September 27, 2020. The Azerbaijani response, termed "Iron Fist," aimed to reclaim territories under Armenian control for nearly 30 years. In his speech, Aliyev accused the Armenian leadership of committing war crimes by targeting civilian areas in Azerbaijani cities like Ganja and Mingachevir with rocket fire, which resulted in casualties. He emphasized that the Azerbaijani military operations strictly targeted military objectives, contrasting what he characterized as the "fascist" tactics of the Armenian forces. Highlighting the broader context of the conflict, President Aliyev questioned the source of Armenia's military arsenal, hinting at external support given the economic challenges facing Armenia. He pointed to the discrepancy between Armenia's known financial capabilities and the sophisticated weaponry in its possession. Moreover, President Aliyev announced the liberation of several villages and the key city of Fuzuli, which has symbolic and strategic importance. He detailed the extensive fortifications built by Armenian forces over 30 years and the Azerbaijani Army's efforts to overcome them, which he said would be studied in military te xts in the future. In a defiant conclusion, President Aliyev called on the Armenian leadership to withdraw from remaining Azerbaijani territories, warning of continued military action to restore Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. He celebrated the national unity and resolve demonstrated during the conflict, vowing to continue the fight as necessary.