58 21.09.11 - Military parade of the RA Armed Forces dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian independence Yerevan becomes witness to grandiose military parade September 21, 2011 - 13:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted a grandiose military parade dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The festive Republic Square gathered huge masses, exultantly greeting marching soldiers of Armenian, Artsakh and Russian armies and a vast range of defense weaponry demonstrated. SU-25 jet aircrafts, leaving coloured streaks in the sky as they flew by, as well as Mi-24, Mi-2 helicopter gunships were welcomed with special enthusiasm. Those gathered were impressed by defence weaponry demonstrated: 9К72 Elbrus vehicle complex, 9K79-1 Tochka-U tactical missile system, S-125 Pechora, K11 Krug and Osa surface-to-air missile systems, GAZ-2975 Tigr high-mobility military vehicles, T-72 tanks, heavy artillery, self-propelled howitzers, anti-tank missiles; Krunk Armenian-made international standard missile drones were demonstrated. The parade was led by the chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Colonel-General Yuri Khachaturov with Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan at reviewing stand. Armenian President, Supreme Commander in Chief of the Armenian Armed Forces Serzh Sargsyan, Nagorno Karabakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I, high-ranking politicians and foreign diplomats reviewed the parade from official stands. The parade couldn't but rise the upsurge of pride and patriotism with many, even most sceptical viewers, who were given a chance to become witness to the might of the Armenian army. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |