Turkey, Azerbaijan launch military drill

June 08 2019 16:29:45

Turkey, Azerbaijan launch military drill

BAKU- Anadolu Agency

Turkey and Azerbaijan have launched a joint military drill at the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on June 8, according to Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

The drill dubbed as "Indestructible Brotherhood - 2019" aims to develop the armies' coordination and ability to conduct joint operations.

Some 5,000 soldiers are attending the drill while 200 tanks and armored vehicles, approximately 180 missiles and cannons, 21 warplanes and helicopters as well as other weapons are being used.

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