After long disputes, President Abulfaz Elchibey supported the point of view of the General Staff, phoning the command of the 2nd Corps to inform them about his decision to conduct an operation to close the Lachin corridor. In early September 1992, a group of Russian officers, led by the head of the Operations Department of the 104th Guards Airborne Division, Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Selivanov, were recalled from the headquarters of the 2nd Army Corps, who, as advisers, assisted the 2nd corps command in planning operations.[5]
21st century
In 2013, Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov visited the corps, which was considered the "fortress" of former Minister Safar Abiyev, many announced changes in the leadership structures, including the promotion of about 50 officers who were not promoted during Abiyev's tenure.[6] The corps saw action in the 2016 April War battles, where it played a major role in capturing strategic heights.[3] During the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the corps took part in operations against the Armed Forces of Armenia in the Khojavend District. It also took part in the Aras Valley campaign and the Lachin offensive.[1] On 9 October, it was announced that the city of Hadrut and eight villages had been recaptured by the corps.[7] By 20 October, thirteen more villages in the district came under the control of the corps.[8][9][10][11][12] On 23 October, President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that the commander 706th Motor Rifle Brigade of the 2nd Army Corps,[13]Shukur Hamidov had died during operations in the Qubadli District.[14]
During combat operations, a number of servicemen of the military unit were awarded honorary titles, orders and medals. Four are recipients of the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan. Others awarded with orders and medals include:[3]
Azerbaijan
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