  Azerbaijan receives new batch of Polonez systems from Belarus September 28, 2018 - 11:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new batch of Polonez multiple launch rocket systems has been delivered to Azerbaijan from Belarus, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense revealed on Thursday, September 27. "Under an intergovernmental agreement between Azerbaijan and Belarus, another batch of Polonez 301-mm operational-tactical missile systems has been delivered to Azerbaijan," the Ministry said. At the opening of a military unit of missile forces back in June, Azerbaijan demonstrated Polonaise Belarusian multiple launch rocket systems and Israeli-made LORA Short-Range Ballistic Missiles. Photos from the event show Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, passing by a number of Polonaise complexes. Experts believe that the purchase can be regarded as a response to the acquisition of Iskander systems by Armenia. Armenia first received Iskander short-range ballistic missile systems in 2016 which were for the first time showcased at a parade marking the 25th anniversary of the country's independence.   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). Across a swathe of southern Turkey, people sought temporary shelter and food in freezing winter weather. The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Amaryan Charitable Foundation commits initial AMD 122M in support to Syunik  David and Vardan Amaryan have launched this initiative to provide direct support to their compatriots.Ucom unveils two new offers for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents With care and commitment to social responsibility, Ucom has presented a new offer to compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh.CHW: Azerbaijan damages one more cemetery in Nagorno-karabakh Between October 5 and November 3, another Armenian cemetery in Shushi was damaged, the Caucasus Heritage Watch reports.U.S.: Pashinyan wants Armenia to move forward in opening borders According to James O’Brien, Pashinyan has also been a “bold voice” for a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. |
