Hashimov was a popular military figure who took part in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Four-Day War. He was awarded numerous honours during his military career, including jubilee and other medals. He commanded the Azerbaijani forces during the border clashes with Armenia in July 2020 and was killed on the morning of 14  July while fighting on the front-line in the Tovuz District of Azerbaijan. His death sparked violent protests throughout the country and possibly led to the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, which began in September of the same year. He was awarded the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan posthumously in December 2020.