April 30 marks a solemn yet proud chapter in Azerbaijan’s military history — the anniversary of the formation of its elite Special Forces, whose name has become synonymous with precision, courage, and unmatched combat capability.

Established in 1999 under the visionary leadership of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Special Forces (SSF) were conceived not merely as a tactical asset but as a strategic necessity. Formed by veterans of the First Garabagh War and molded through cooperation with the Turkish Armed Forces, these elite units were built from the outset to be fast, adaptable, and lethal. Over the past 25 years, they have become the iron edge of Azerbaijan’s military.

"The liberation of Shusha is the brightest page of the war… Our lions and heroes paved the way forward with their bare hands, their own feet and with their own chests." - President Ilham Aliyev's speech in 2022.

This powerful statement, delivered recently........

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