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Turkish, Azerbaijani forces conduct joint military exercises
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03.09.2021 | 19:01
Service members of the “two fraternal countries” kicked off the exercises in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku in accordance with an agreement on military cooperation between the two countries, and the exercises will last until Sept. 12, the ministry said, Sabah reported.
“The main objective of the exercises held with the participation of Azerbaijani and Turkish service members is to improve the interoperability of the units of the two countries’ armies during combat operations, to develop the military decision-making skills among the commanders and their ability to control units,” the statement added.
It also noted that during the exercises, tasks on conducting underwater attack and defense operations will also be accomplished.
The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the exercises on Twitter, noting that pistol and infantry rifle shooting training and combat and close combat training in residential areas were carried out as part of the joint training of the Underwater Demolition Team service members.
The ministries of both countries also shared images and footage taken at the joint training.
