Defence Minister visit to the south-western border line

5 September, 2013 00:00
On September 4, ARM Minister of Defence Seyran Ohanyan visited the south-western border and met with the forces on the line of contact to check their combat readiness and service routines, as well as the ongoing military exercises.

Upon listening to commanders briefings, Defence Minister gave relevant instructions and guidelines for more detailed and efficient implementation of the tasks. The units of a military formation of ARM Armed Forces stationed along the border with the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic are currently conducting large-scale operational-tactical exercise led by Chief of General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Colonel-General Yuri Khachaturov. The exercise also involves military units from the central command and units from all Army branches. The military exercise will be held for 7 days and will see large number of forces and resources war-gamed in the counter-offensive actions, including fire tasks.