BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 11."Anatolian Phoenix -
2026" International Search and Rescue Exercise is progressing
successfully in the city of Konya of fraternal Türkiye, Trend reports via the
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
In the briefings conducted in accordance with the exercise plan,
participants were provided with detailed information on safety
regulations, the phases of the tasks to be executed, as well as the
terrain and climatic features of the area where the operations will
be carried out.
Based on the assigned task, a comprehensive operation was
carried out by parachute assault and search-and-rescue units to
locate and rescue a imaginary downed pilot. Specialists of the
parachute assault and search-and-rescue services, deployed to the
area by helicopter, descended using the “fast rope” technique,
neutralized a imaginary terrorist group positioned within a
building, and apprehended the group leader.
In the subsequent phase of the operation, full control over the
area was established, and the pilot was safely evacuated. Following
the successful completion of the mission, the personnel withdrew
from the area by helicopter.
Meanwhile, the aviation assets involved in the operation
provided aerial protection and fire support to the teams,
contributing to the effective execution of the tasks.
A high level of professionalism among the personnel and
effective inter-unit coordination and interoperability was
demonstrated during the conducted activities.
The international exercise will continue until April 17.
