The live-fire stage of the large-scale operational-tactical exercises under the leadership of the Azerbaijani defense minister with the involvement of various types and branches of troops, army corps and military formations was conducted following the plan approved by President of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

A festive evening has been held at the Fountains Square in Baku to celebrate the birthday of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli.

In line with the previously established plan of large-scale exercises of the Azerbaijani army, upon completion of the area reconnaissance, the exercises' participants organized the interaction of troops on the terrain model board, Trend reports referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Azerbaijani Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov visited one of the command-observation posts of large-scale exercises, Trend reports on September 18 referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Azerbaijani gymnast Veronika Hudis performed with a ribbon on the third day of the 37th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Baku, Trend reports on September 18.

Azerbaijanis are proud of their music and culture. The country enjoys incredibly rich and varied musical traditions.

World-famous singer, People's Artist of Azerbaijan Emin Agalarov has ended his tour across Germany.

During the exercises, troops and command posts were redeployed to operational areas, frontal and army aviation was transferred to reserve airfields, rocket and artillery troops were deployed to reserve firing and starting positions, Trend reports on Sept. 17 referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

In line with the previously established plan, the tasks on troop actions are being worked out on maps during another stage of Large-Scale Operational-Tactical Exercises of the Azerbaijani army, Trend reports referring to the country's Defense Ministry.

The opening ceremony of the 37th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship was held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azernews reports.