Azerbaijan announces military drills for May 16-20May 12, 2021 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The armed forces of Azerbaijan will hold exercises with the involvement of 15,000 troops from May 16 to May 20, Interfax-Azerbaijan cited the defense ministry as saying on Wednesday, May 12. Up to 300 tanks and other armored vehicles, up to 400 rocket and artillery launchers of various calibers, multiple launch rocket systems, mortars and anti-tank munitions, up to 50 warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles will be involved in the drills. Azerbaijan's last military maneuvers were held on March 15-18. The drills included up to 10,000 troops, about 100 tanks and other armored vehicles, up to 200 missile and artillery units, up to 30 aircraft units, and drones of different types. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |