The 1st Army Corps (Azerbaijani: 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]
| 1st Army Corps | |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijani: 1-ci Ordu Korpusu | |
 Badge of the 1st Army Corps | |
| Active | 3 March 1992 |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Branch |  Azerbaijani Land Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Barda |
| Nickname(s) | "Barda Army Corps" or "Yevlakh Army Corps" |
| Engagements | 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Hikmat Hasanov |
| Notable commanders | Najmeddin Sadikov |
History
editRaised 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
editDuring the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the corps took part in clashes in Madagiz. 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
editThe corps HQ is in Barda, Azerbaijan.[13][14] Among the brigades is the 701st Motorized Rifle Brigade, the first unit in the military. 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.[15]
Commanders
edit- Major General Nizam Osmanov (2002–2014)[16][17]
- Major General Hikmat Hasanov (since 2014)[1]
Gallery
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Members of the corps at the Baku Victory Parade of 2020.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Dörd gün sonra 45 yaşı olacaq - Suqovuşanı fəth edən general". Oxu.Az (in Azerbaijani). 2020-10-05. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ "The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, Two Weeks In". War on the Rocks. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Azərbaycan hərbi ənənəsi". www.turan.az. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Tərtərdə yerləşən N saylı hərbi hissənin yaranmasından 26 il ötür - FOTOLAR".
- ^ "Qələbə üçün ilk zərurət – Nəcməddin Sadıkov yerinə hansı fərarini gətirir?". Azadliq (in Azerbaijani). 27 May 2019. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Suqovuşanı işğaldan azad edən komandandan ilk AÇIQLAMA - VİDEO". Oxu.az (in Azerbaijani). 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "President Ilham Aliyev congratulates 1st Army Corps Commander Hikmet Hasanov on liberation of Madagiz from occupation". APA.az. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated 1st Army Corps Commander Hikmet Hasanov on liberation of Madagiz, APA reports.
- ^ "Silahlı Qüvvələrin hərbi qulluqçuları təltif edilib - SİYAHI". Azeri Press Agency (in Azerbaijani). 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Azerbaijani forces recapture strategic dam in Nagorno-Karabakh". euronews. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ Loh, Ivan (24 November 2020). "'Peace' in Nagorno-Karabakh: No stability under capitalism". In Defence of Marxism. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Azərbaycan Prezidentinin Rəsmi internet səhifəsi - SƏNƏDLƏR » Sərəncamlar Azərbaycan Respublikası Müdafiə Nazirliyinin hərbi qulluqçularının təltif edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Prezidentinin Sərəncamı". president.az. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ "Karabakh names legitimate military targets in Azerbaijan". Big News Network.com. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Defense Army has published information on legitimate military targets located in Azerbaijani cities". www.1lurer.am. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ Razm.info. "Ադրբեջանի 708-րդ մոտոհրաձգային բրիգադ | Razm.info" (in Armenian). Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- ^ "General Nizam Osmanov Müdafiə Nazirliyində Baş İdarə rəisi təyin edilib". modern.az. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ "I Ordu Birliyi komandiri general Nizam Osmanov vəzifəsindən azad olundu » Dəyərlər AİN". deyerler.org (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2020-12-22.