28.11.2018

On November 28, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Shavkat Mirziyoyev observed special tactical exercises of the units on high alert, at Chirchik training ground.

As it is known, for complex examination of the combat readiness of military units of the Ministry of Defense troops, in the morning of November 26, military units and institutions were raised by the signal “Alarm!”. To date, such a sudden large-scale examination in the army of the country has not been conducted.

After the signal in the central office of the Ministry of Defense, necessary organizational measures were taken in all military districts and subunits. A number of special tactical exercises were held at military grounds.

Airborne, artillery, motor rifle, tank units, units of special operations forces, as well as the Military Air Force took part in the exercises at Chirchik training ground.

Fighters and helicopters of the Military Air Force of the Ministry of Defense hit the bases and positions of the conditional enemy.

Then a tank unit appeared at the site. It masterfully overcame a water obstacle, an escarpment and a track bridge – the obstacles used in tank biathlon, and reached the specified line.

In the course of the operation, actions were carried out to remove conditionally seriously wounded soldiers from the battlefield, and their evacuation by helicopter.

Modern combat helicopters carried out the landing of personnel to the designated place. The forces of the parachute battalion with the assistance of the forces and equipment of the combined-arms reserve successfully completed the task of destroying the conditional enemy that had leaked through the battle formations.

Special tactical exercises demonstrated high professionalism and readiness of the country’s servicemen, their ability to act as a single whole.

The exercises were also observed by the heads of military-administrative sectors, relevant ministries and agencies.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev became familiar with conditions in the military unit located near the ground, examined the weapons and equipment. He noted that the goal of reforms implemented in the defense system is to strengthen the security of the country and ensure peaceful life of people.

Colonel Kodir Tursunov, especially distinguished by his professionalism, was presented with a car, and servicemen with tablets.

A meeting with heads of military-administrative sectors, ministries and agencies was also held here.

Шу ерда ҳарбий-маъмурий секторлар, вазирлик ва идоралар раҳбарлари билан йиғилиш ўтказилди.