Azerbaijani president lays foundation stone for Special Operations Centre in Aghdara PHOTO

President of Azerbaijan and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Special Operations Centre in the Aghdara district on January 13.

Minister of Defence Zakir Hasanov reported to the President and Commander-in-Chief, Caliber.Az reports via state media.

The president was informed that the primary objective of establishing this centre is to ensure the specialized training of special forces units across diverse terrains, topographies, and weather conditions. Additionally, the facility will host events, including joint exercises and specialized courses, based on international military cooperation agreements. It will be possible to conduct training and maneuvers with the participation of a large number of personnel across the centre's extensive territory, which will feature training zones for small arms and large-caliber weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles including strike drones, various simulations, special operations, and driving and swimming preparation.

The centre will include a headquarters, barracks, a medical point, a club, educational and guest houses, an indoor sports complex, a simulation center, outdoor sports fields, a helipad, shooting ranges, and other necessary infrastructure.