May 9 marks the 76th anniversary of historic victory over fascism. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Victorious Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the grave of twice Hero of the Soviet Union Hazi Aslanov, put flowers at his statue and paid tribute to all Azerbaijanis killed during the World War Two.

Under the instruction of the Minister of Defense, on May 8 a community cleanup day was organized with the participation of the Azerbaijan Army’s military personnel on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Victory over fascism. In memory of our compatriots who died in World War II, cleaning work was carried out at monuments in regions and cities, as well as at the mass graves. Then different trees and bushes were planted and lawns were laid.

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has made an Instagram post on Shusha. The post on her official Instagram page says: “After so many years of longing and pain, the date of May 8 has acquired a completely different meaning for us. Shusha is free today! We bow our heads to fearlessness, will and strength of the spirit of our brave soldiers and officers, our Armed Forces, who led by the Commander-in-Chief crushed the enemy and restored the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan!

Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense has released a video of another enemy targets destroyed by the Azerbaijan Air Force during the 44-day Patriotic War.

The European Championship trophy has been brought to Baku as part of the EURO 2020 Cup tour, which will be held from June 11 to July 11 this year. The European Championship trophy, which will be shown in Baku from 7 to 9 May, was presented to President Ilham Aliyev.