Aghdara: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the Special Operations Center in the Aghdara district on January 13. During the ceremony, Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov reported to the President and Commander-in-Chief about the new development.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the head of state was informed about the primary objective of establishing this center, which is to ensure the specialized training of special forces units across diverse terrains, topographies, and weather conditions. The facility is set to host various events, including joint exercises and specialized courses, based on international military cooperation agreements. The center will allow for training and maneuvers with a large number of personnel across its extensive territory. It 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 center’s infrastructure 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 facilities. President Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the center, marking the commencement of its construction.