Russian pilots readying for massive tactical drills in ArmeniaJuly 4, 2016 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pilots of the Erebuni Russian military air base in Armenia began preparations for large-scale tactical exercises to be held in mid-July in Kahmud and Alagyaz ranges, the press service of Russia’s Southern Military District says. “Pilots of fourth generation MiG-29 fighters, Mi-24P and Mi-8Mt attack helicopters are performing training flights on minimum and maximum permissible heights, fulfilling air combat and ground attack tasks,” the statements says. "Also, the pilots work out methods of dodging conventional enemy’s antiaircraft defense measures." The tactical exercises will involve the whole flight crew, flight specialists and experts of ground services, engineering and technical staff of the Russian air group in the South Caucasus. Erebuni Russian airbase of Yerevan was formed in 1995. In November 1998, multipurpose MiG-29 jet fighter aircraft were redeployed at the base, making it home to a squadron of MiG-29s and Mi-24 attack helicopters. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |