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Baku 2025 Operational-Tactical Exercise Highlights Emergency Preparedness in Azerbaijan

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The Baku 2025 operational-tactical exercise was a significant event in Azerbaijan, designed to test the joint operational mechanisms of rescue forces and equipment during large-scale emergencies. The exercise, organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, involved the participation of 1,250 personnel, 8 helicopters, 277 specialized vehicles, and 14 specially trained dogs from various government agencies, including the Ministries of Defense, Internal Affairs, and Digital Development and Transport, as well as state agencies and international organizations. The event aimed to assess the capabilities of emergency response agencies, improve the management system, and enhance the operational readiness of command units.

Key Takeaways:

  • The exercise was held at the Baku International Sea Port in the Alat settlement of the Garadagh district of Baku, involving 1,250 personnel from various government agencies and international organizations.
  • The exercise aimed to test the joint operational mechanisms of rescue forces and equipment during large-scale emergencies, with a focus on assessing their real capabilities and improving the management system.
  • The participating agencies included the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the State Agency for the Protection of Strategic Facilities, the State Reserves Agency, ANAMA, TABIB, AZCON, SOCAR, and bp.
  • The exercise involved 8 helicopters, 277 specialized vehicles, and 14 specially trained dogs, demonstrating the scale and complexity of the event.
  • The exercise successfully achieved its objectives, with a high level of interagency coordination and comprehensive support.

Statistics:

  • 1,250 personnel participated in the exercise from various government agencies and international organizations.
  • 8 helicopters were involved in the exercise.
  • 277 specialized vehicles were used during the exercise.
  • 14 specially trained dogs were part of the exercise planning and execution.
  • The exercise was observed by the Minister of Emergency Situations, Colonel-General Kamaladdin Heydarov, and high-ranking representatives of emergency response agencies from member states of the International Civil Defence Organization.

Sources:

  • Azeri-Press news agency (no date specified)

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