Baku: The trial at the Baku Military Court regarding the criminal case against citizens of the Republic of Armenia continued with significant developments. Testimonies from victims and their legal heirs, who were unable to attend the hearing for valid reasons, were announced through written appeals submitted to the court.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, victim Nadir Badir oghlu Seyidov, a driver and excavator operator contracted to the Road and Transport Department No. 1 of the ‘Azeravtoyol’ Open Joint-Stock Company, recounted an incident on November 19, 2021, where the excavator he was operating hit a landmine planted by opposing forces in the Zangilan district. This explosion resulted in injuries to himself and Renat Aghababayev.
Further statements were made by victim Zeynalov Baykishi Musa oghlu, who described an attack on September 27, 2020. While at his home in the Qaradaghli village of the Aghdam district, a shell fired by the Armenian armed forces struck his house, causing bodily harm and rendering his home and belongings unusable.
Additional testimonies detailed injuries sustained by victims Hasanov Mehman Fikrat oghlu on September 19, 2023, in the Mollalar village of Aghdam district, Guliyev Huseyn Mahir oghlu the same day in the Janyatag village of Aghdara district, and Hasanli Imran Elman oghlu on September 20, 2023, in the Aghdara district.
Statements also came from Farzaliyeva Siyafar Ali ghizi and Ismayilov Mirmehdi oghlu, the legal heirs of victims Farzaliyev Samir Vagif oghlu and Ismayilov Mirrahim Mirmehdi oghlu, respectively. They stated their sons died on September 27 and October 2, 2020, in the Sugovushan village of the Tartar district.
The court proceedings involve Armenian citizens accused of serious offenses as a result of Armenia’s military actions against Azerbaijan. The charges include war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, terrorism, and violations of the laws and customs of war, alongside other grave offenses.