Young shooters trained in AzerbaijanMarch 11, 2011 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Shooting exercises will be held for schoolchildren and teenagers in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani National Council of Voluntary Military Sports and Patriotic Society Chairman, Major-General Novruzali Orujov stated. He said Russian pneumatic guns have already been ordered. Courses will begin when these guns are delivered. "We have already purchased pneumatic Kalashnikov rifles. The courses will be conducted primarily with 8-11 graders," he said. "After graduation, they will pass a course with military weapons in military units." He said machine gunners are particularly important in positional battles at close quarters. "Experienced gunners can become a decisive factor in battle," he said. "So, we are paying special attention to the preparation of machine gunners for the Azerbaijani army," Trend cited Orujov as saying. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |