  Russian Defense Ministry starts drills in Armenia October 13, 2015 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Command of the Russian military base in Armenia started bilateral battalion tactical drills, Russia’s Southern Military District press service reports. “The exercise combines performance of special tactical tasks by armored warfare and mechanized infantry units with shooting from firearms, combat vehicle weapons and tanks at high altitudes,” the statement said. Fourth generation MiG-29 modern fighter jets take part in the drills, monitored by drones. The exercise will be held throughout the week in the training grounds of Kamhud and Alagyaz.  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
