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By Mushvig Mehdiyev

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov visited the frontline military units on October 27.

The main purpose of the visit was to check the combat readiness of the military units along the frontline under the order of Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander in Chief, Ilham Aliyev.

Hasanov checked the fulfillment of combat missions by the personnel, awareness of soldiers about their duties and the practical execution of the tasks during his presence at the frontline military units.

Combat capabilities of the newly purchased military technology were checked during an examination. Instructions for the use of the modern complex were also given throughout the examination.

Hasanov had his dinner at the canteen of the military unit and asked about the moral, psychological and social conditions of soldiers. He also met with military personnel undergoing treatment at military hospitals, instructed the doctors to do their best for quick recovery of servicemen and their return to the military units.

Hasanov visited the sites of repair and construction work and the soldiers' barracks, as well. The minister gave instructions to improve the personnel's social conditions and prepare for the upcoming winter.

The defense chief has earlier visited the Navy Forces as part of his regular visits to check the combat readiness of all kinds of Azerbaijan's military forces.