Azerbaijan Special Forces mark 26th anniversary of establishment
Today, on April 26th, the Special Forces of Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry mark the 26th anniversary of its establishment, News.Az reports.
The Special Forces were established on April 30, 1999. Officers and warrants who took part in the First Karabakh War played an important role in the formation of the Special Forces.
The Special Forces of the Turkish Armed Forces played an exceptional role in the formation of the Special Forces of Azerbaijan. Moreover, Azerbaijani special forces participated in courses held in training centers in different countries and repeatedly achieved high results in competitions in the United States, Türkiye and Pakistan.
Special Forces Units took part in the battles of April 2016. During the battles, numerous enemy forces and military equipment were destroyed.
In the Patriotic War, which began on September 27, 2020, the special forces also showed great courage. They rendered invaluable services in the liberation of Azerbaijani lands from the enemy. Their liberation of the city of Shusha from occupation by climbing the rocks went down in world military history.
The Special Forces of Azerbaijan have modern weapons, ammunition, and equipment manufactured by leading companies in the global defense industry.
On April 30, the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan organized a solemn ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Special Forces.
The modern weapons and equipment used by the special forces were reviewed at the training ground. The Defense Ministry’s leadership then attended the command control post and watched the exemplary classes of the Special Forces.
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