Eltun Iskenderov (Azerbaijani: Eltun Xaləddin oğlu İsgəndərov; October 21, 1990 - June 18, 2009) was an Azerbaijani border guard. He was awarded National Hero of Azerbaijan.
Eltun died in a firefight against criminals who tried to illegally cross the Azerbaijan-Iran border. The event occurred near Asadli village, Jalilabad region (near Iran). Eltun covered a grenade with his own body and saved his colleagues. Two officers were heavily injured. The bandits were killed by return fire.[2]
Legacy
According to a presidential decree, Eltun was awarded the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan posthumously.[3] He was buried in his village’s cemetery.
In 2019, a high school in Samukh region was named in his honor. The memorial plaque was placed at the school.[3]