On the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, a series of events were held in the Army Corps, formations, military units and special educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense.

In accordance with the annual training plan, approved by the Minister of Defense, a Military Oath taking ceremony was held for young soldiers in the Azerbaijan Army on May 10.

The process of neutralization of 6 large ship mines (КБ-1) detected at a depth up to 60 meters during the reconnaissance of the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea was successfully completed on May 10.

The expedition titled “Great Leader”, organized with the participation of cadets of the Military Institute named after Heydar Aliyev of the National Defense University, established by the relevant order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, and military personnel of the Air Force has been successfully completed.

On the occasion of the 99th birthday of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, on May 10, the Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and the leadership of the Ministry visited the Alley of Honor.

On May 9 in the evening, the Armenian armed forces units from the positions in the direction of Azizli settlement of the Basarkechar region of the state border using small arms periodically subjected to fire the Azerbaijan Army positions in the direction of Yukhari Ayrim settlement of the Kalbajar region.

May 9 marks the 77th anniversary of historic victory over fascism in World War Two.

On May 7, the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held an official meeting.

In accordance with the combat training plan for 2022 tactical-special exercises are held in the military units and subunits of the Special Forces.

In accordance with the Land Forces training plan for 2022, military pentathlon championships were held among servicemen.