Azerbaijani Army Conducts Large-scale Military Exercises

Azerbaijan on Sunday began large-scale command and staff exercises of the armed forces of the country. The exercises involving 65 thousand personnel will continue until 13 September.

According to the report the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the purpose of the exercise is to test the combat readiness and capability of the armed forces.

In particular, as stated in the press release of the Defense Ministry, the task will be carried out to bring troops in full combat readiness and regroup, conducting defense and preparation and carrying out counter-offensives, encircling and destroying the enemy.

The exercise involves 65 thousand men, some 700 armored vehicles, more than 500 rockets and artillery units, 40 planes and 50 helicopters of the Air Force, 20 ships and boats of the Navy, as well as air defense units armed with modern antiaircraft systems. In addition, unmanned aerial vehicles are used.

 To test the level of preparedness of the mobilization of resources, more than 6 thousand reservists will be attracted.

At the final stage of the exercises in the training centers and landfills, live firing will be performed by mechanized infantry and tank units, as well as missile and artillery, anti-aircraft missile systems, combat aircraft and helicopters. There will be rocketing and bombing, according to the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan.  -06D--