  Azerbaijan imports weapon from Russia to train snipers January 18, 2011 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan purchased training simulators and weapons from Russia for training of snipers, Chairman of Voluntary Military Patriotism Technical Sport Society Novruzali Orujov stated. The equipment has been brought to Azerbaijan and will be established at administrative building of VMPTSS’s Headquarters in Baku. SVD-7 and Kalashnikov rifles will be used during the training. As General Orujov said, sniper courses will be held in Baku. The purpose of these courses is to prepare sharpshooters for Azerbaijan’s armed forces, APA reported.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
