Aliyev claims no Azerbaijani soldier deserted; alleges ~12,000 deserters from Armenian army, citing Armenian leadership.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in remarks reported by ClashReport, claimed no Azerbaijani soldier deserted while alleging nearly 12,000 deserters from the Armenian army, citing Armenian leadership. He also said Armenian forces who had sought to advance on Baku are now 'drinking tea' in Azerbaijan, implying captivity or surrender. No independent confirmation of these claims is present in the messages.
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- 8 Nov 2026 · 11:17 UTC
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- 8 Nov 2026 · 11:17 UTC
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