Russian motorized riflemen, pilots hold drills in ArmeniaMarch 30, 2023 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The motorized rifle units of the military base of Russia’s Southern Military District (SMD) in Armenia fired from RPG-7V hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers at targets imitating armored vehicles of mock enemy as part of a scheduled training session at the Alagyaz training ground. During the training, the servicemen hit targets imitating tanks of a mock enemy located at a range of 250-300 m. Shooting was carried out in daylight and at night using day and night observation and aiming devices. Particular attention of instructors and unit commanders was paid to improving aiming skills in various weather conditions and changing positions after firing shots. Before the training, the servicemen of the Southern Military District studied the device and combat capabilities of the RPG-7V, tested the safety requirements when handling weapons and firing from them. 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 | 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. |