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Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises

26 August 2016 11:24 (UTC+04:00)
Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises

By Rashid Shirinov

The four-day exercises of the Azerbaijani Naval Forces ended on August 25, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

The exercises, which involved about 3,000 servicemen, over 30 warships, boats, up to 20 combat aircrafts, helicopters and more than 20 rocket and artillery units were carried out in several stages.

At the exercises, conducted with the involvement of forces and means of the Air Forces, Rocket Forces and Artillery, and Special Forces, personnel in conjunction with each other fulfilled combat tasks.

The main purpose of the exercises was planning of joint actions for the protection of energy infrastructure in the operational zone of the Caspian Sea.

Targets of simulated enemy were destroyed on the main stage of the exercises held on August 24 with live-firing, and the tasks have been successfully completed.

During the main stage commanding staff of the Defense Ministry on the command and control ship in the sea range observed the maneuvers and live-firing of forces and means carrying out training tasks.

Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov highly appreciated the professionalism, level of practical, moral and psychological readiness of military personnel and the readiness of units involved in the exercise.

Recently, the Azerbaijani Naval Forces has successfully performed at the Caspian Sea Cup-2016 in the framework of the International Army Games-2016 running from July 30 to August 13 in Russia. The Azerbaijani Navy became the leaders of various stages of the competitions and represented the country at the highest level.

The Azerbaijani Navy is regarded as one of the strongest and most equipped in the Caspian Sea region.

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Rashid Shirinov is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov

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Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises - Gallery Image
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Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises - Gallery Image
Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises - Gallery Image
Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises - Gallery Image
Azerbaijani Naval Forces wrap up exercises - Gallery Image
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