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Defense ministers of Azerbaijan and Belarus visit a military unit where "Polonez" missile systems are stationed
Baku/20.05.21/Turan: Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khren, who are on an official visit to Azerbaijan, have visited a military unit where " Polonez" operational and tactical missile complexes are located.
This was reported by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense.
The defense ministers visited the park where the "Polonez" operational and tactical missile complexes are stored, as well as the missile storage and maintenance centre.
"The defense ministers were briefed on the military service, combat readiness of the military unit and performance of the assigned tasks," the Defense Ministry said.
The ministers were also briefed on the social and living conditions of the military unit, the personnel and the military infrastructure. -03-
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