The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have had high-scale operative-tactical drills to mark their 96th anniversary. Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president and commander-in-chief, monitored the drills of the Defense Ministry, Internal Forces of the Interior Ministry and the State Border Service, Trend reports.
The president checked the training scheme, weapons, uniforms, food supply.
Up to 4,000 people, 80 tanks, 100 armored vehicles, 80 artillery systems, 10 combat jets and 20 helicopters take part in the process. Aliyev awarded orders, medals and gifts to soldiers distinguished in service.