Azerbaijan, Turkey hold joint drills in LachinSeptember 7, 2021 - 11:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani and Turkish armies have launched joint tactical exercises with live firing in Lachin, a Nagorno-Karabakh region that came under Azerbaijan's control during the 44-day war in late 2020. The main goal of the drills is "to improve interaction and combat coordination during combat operations, including the development of commanders' skills in making military decisions and managing subunits," Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Turkish and Azerbaijani commandos are also holding joint military exercises in Baku, which will run through September 12. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |