Turkey, Azerbaijan carry out joint military drills in Nakhchivan

By Ahmet Gencturk

ANKARA, Turkey (AA) – Joint exercises by the Turkish and Azerbaijani militaries are ongoing in the Nakhchivan region.

Indestructible Brotherhood-2021 includes live fire tactical exercises by land and air units from two countries, according to a statement by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry on Tuesday evening.

“In order to ensure the interoperability of units, troops are constantly monitored from command posts through control systems as well as units and formations, operate in accordance with combat readiness plans,” the ministry said.

“Commanders assess the area, select the directions of secret approaches to enemy positions, study the routes of movement … Special attack groups approach enemy positions, evading enemy accurate fire and optical devices,” it added.

The exercises involved combat aircraft, transport, and attack helicopters, with pilots performing training flights and aerobatic maneuvers, read the statement, which was accompanied by visuals from the exercises.