The liberation of Shushi was a strategic operation, Special Detachment Commander Vladimir Vardanov told a press conference on Thursday.

On May 8-9, 1992, one of the most brilliant actions of the Armenian military art, the liberation of Shushi, was carried out. The operation of Shushi’s liberation was planned, developed and managed by the Armenian talented military specialists and the heroes of liberating defense under the leadership of legendary General Arkadi Ter-Tadevosyan (Komandos). The Armenian warriors, attacking simultaneously in four directions, were distinguished by their discipline, exceptional bravery and decisiveness, and on May 9 they liberated Sushi.

According to Vardanov, the Armenian side had success in the Karabakh War thanks to reasonable and competent actions, otherwise, by diplomatic means, it would be impossible to liberate the Armenian territories.

Source: Panorama.am