| 1st Army Corps | |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijani language: 1-ci Ordu Korpusu | |
 Badge of the 1st Army Corps | |
| Active | 3 March 1992 |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Branch |
 Azerbaijan Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Barda |
| Nickname(s) | "Barda Army Corps" or "Yevlakh Army Corps" |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Hikmat Hasanov |
| Notable commanders | Najmeddin Sadikov |
The 1st Army Corps (Azerbaijani language: 1-ci Ordu Korpusu), also referred to as the Barda Army Corps is a regional military formation of the Azerbaijani Land Forces. It is considered to be the most dangerous, strategic post of the Armed Forces.[1] Most of its units are located on the Armenian border with Nagorno-Karabakh.[2] It is currently led by Major General Hikmat Hasanov. It is currently deployed from Barda, which is south of Yevlakh near Ganja.[3]
History[]
Raised in on 3 March 1992 the corps descends from the Azerbaijani 701st Motor Rifle Brigade, 708th Motor Rifle Brigade, and the 130th Motor Rifle Brigade.[4] The former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces General Najmaddin Sadikov made a great contribution to the establishment of the military unit, becoming the first commander of the unit.[5] Among the operations it took part in were the Battle of Kalbajar.[6]
Karabakh operations[]
During the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the corps took part in clashes in Suqovuşan. It would later be captured by the Azerbaijani forces on 3 October.[7][8] On 9 December, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to award General Hasanov with the Karabakh Order, congratulating the corps at the same time for their work.[9] Deputy corps commander Babak Samidli led part of the corps in the Madagiz offensive, giving an interview to Euronews on 27 October announcing the capture of the Sarsang Reservoir.[10][11] He was later killed by a mine in a post ceasefire collection of bodies.[12]
Composition[]
- HQ (Barda, Azerbaijan)[13][14]
- 1st Motor Rifle Brigade
- 3rd Motor Rifle Brigade
- 9th Motor Rifle Brigade
- 10th Motor Rifle Brigade
- 15th Motor Rifle Brigade
- 17th Motor Rifle Brigade
The brigades have artillery, tank, anti-tank, reconnaissance, communication and other subdivisions. The armament of choice are the T-72 tanks, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, and the BMP-2. The total staff of the brigades are estimated at 3500-4000 people.[16]
Commanders[]
- Major General Nizam Osmanov (2002-2014)[17][18]
- Major General Hikmat Hasanov (since 2014)[1]
Gallery[]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dörd gün sonra 45 yaşı olacaq - Suqovuşanı fəth edən general" (in az). 2020-10-05. https://oxu.az/war/427890.
- ↑ "The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, Two Weeks In" (in en-US). 2020-10-14. http://warontherocks.com/2020/10/the-second-nagorno-karabakh-war-two-weeks-in/.
- ↑ "Azərbaycan hərbi ənənəsi". https://www.turan.az/ext/news/2018/6/free/analytics/az/119460.htm.
- ↑ C. W. Blandy Azerbaijan: Is War Over Nagornyy Karabakh a Realistic Option? Advanced Research and Assessment Group. Caucasus Series 08/17. — Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, 2008, p.12 Archived 10 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ "Qələbə üçün ilk zərurət – Nəcməddin Sadıkov yerinə hansı fərarini gətirir?" (in az). https://www.azadliq.info/227425.html.
- ↑ "Suqovuşanı işğaldan azad edən komandandan ilk AÇIQLAMA - VİDEO" (in az). 3 October 2020. https://oxu.az/war/427496.
- ↑ "President Ilham Aliyev congratulates 1st Army Corps Commander Hikmet Hasanov on liberation of Madagiz from occupation" (in en). 3 October 2020. https://apa.az/en/domestic-news/President-Ilham-Aliyev-congratulates-1st-Army-Corps-Commander-Hikmet-Hasanov-on-liberation-of-Madagiz-from-occupation-331987. "President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated 1st Army Corps Commander Hikmet Hasanov on liberation of Madagiz, APA reports."
- ↑ "Silahlı Qüvvələrin hərbi qulluqçuları təltif edilib - SİYAHI" (in az). Azeri Press Agency. 9 December 2020. https://apa.az/az/azerbaycan-ordusu/Silahli-Quvvlrin-hrbi-qulluqculari-tltif-edilib-colorredSIYAHIcolor-618932ar.
- ↑ "Azerbaijani forces recapture strategic dam in Nagorno-Karabakh" (in en). 2020-10-27. https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/27/azerbaijani-forces-recapture-strategic-dam-in-nagorno-karabakh.
- ↑ Loh, Ivan. "'Peace' in Nagorno-Karabakh: No stability under capitalism" (in en-gb). https://www.marxist.com/peace-in-nagorno-karabakh-no-stability-under-capitalism.htm.
- ↑ "Azərbaycan Prezidentinin Rəsmi internet səhifəsi - SƏNƏDLƏR » Sərəncamlar Azərbaycan Respublikası Müdafiə Nazirliyinin hərbi qulluqçularının təltif edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Prezidentinin Sərəncamı". https://president.az/articles/29130/print.
- ↑ "Karabakh names legitimate military targets in Azerbaijan" (in en). https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/266825153/karabakh-names-legitimate-military-targets-in-azerbaijan.
- ↑ "Defense Army has published information on legitimate military targets located in Azerbaijani cities" (in en). https://www.1lurer.am/en/2020/10/29/Defense-Army-has-published-information-on-legitimate-military-targets-located-in-Azerbaijani-cities/347579.
- ↑ "Противостояние на армяно-азербайджанской границе" (in ru-RU). https://anna-news.info/protivostoyanie-na-armyano-azerbajdzhanskoj-granitse/.
- ↑ Razm.info. "Ադրբեջանի 708-րդ մոտոհրաձգային բրիգադ | Razm.info" (in hy-HY). http://razm.info/127772.
- ↑ info@modern.az, modern az. "General Nizam Osmanov Müdafiə Nazirliyində Baş İdarə rəisi təyin edilib". https://modern.az/az/news/70024/general-nizam-osmanov-mudafie-nazirliyinde-bas-idare-reisi-teyin-edilib-.
- ↑ "I Ordu Birliyi komandiri general Nizam Osmanov vəzifəsindən azad olundu » Dəyərlər AİN" (in ru). http://deyerler.org/236189-general-nizam-osmanov-vjzifjsindjn-azad-olundu-mgdafij-nazirliyindj-bae-ddarj-rjisi-tjyin-edilib.html.
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