The group of pilots and servicemen of the 5th base of fighter aircraft in the city of Merzifon Turkish province Amasia was awarded the medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to HaqQin.az, with reference to Turkish media, at the award ceremony, the Governor of Amassia Mustafa Masatli noted that Turkey, moving the principle of “one nation, two states”, provided all sorts of support for the liberation of the Karabakh land from occupation.
Recalling the fact that Azerbaijan with the support of Turkey returned his lands after a 30-year occupation, Masatla said that Turkish air forces in the fight against terror inside and outside the country, demonstrating their advantage, inspire their friends confidence, and the enemy Fear
“Once again, I congratulate Azerbaijan with his sacred victory, and our brothers who gave their lives on this path, I ask Allah to rest. From his own behalf and on behalf of the people of Amaassia, congratulate our employees of the air forces awarded the medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan” for the difference In battle, “I wish them success always and in everything,” the governor added.
Commander of the 5th Fighter Aviation Base in Merzifone General Mete Kush also congratulated the military awarded medals. Following the ceremony, the staff of the Turkish Sun in line with 11 people, three of whom – pilots, was presented to medals.
Recall, several F-16 fighters of the Turkish Air Force during the 44-day war were in Azerbaijan. These fighters were brought before the war to pass joint exercises and remained in Azerbaijan after the start of the war, in order to avoid the potential risk of external aggression.