BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 15. The tasks of the
next phase of the "Anatolian Phoenix - 2026" International Search
and Rescue Exercise, held in the city of Konya of fraternal
Türkiye, have been successfully accomplished, the statement of the
Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense says, Trend reports.
During the exercise, tactical tasks were fulfilled involving
SU-25, F-16 aircraft, and T-70 helicopters, to achieve air
superiority and provide air support for the search and rescue of
crew members of an aircraft that had crashed in imaginary enemy
territory.
During the operation, air support was conducted with a
high-level coordination, ensuring the minimization of risks in the
training area and enhancing the effectiveness of rescue operations.
Pilots of the Azerbaijan Air Force accomplished the assigned tasks
with professionalism, achieving significant results in meeting the
objectives of the exercise.
In the international search and rescue exercise, Azerbaijan is
represented by the Air Force pilots, specialists of the parachute
landing and search-rescue service, air controllers, as well as
technical personnel and aviation assets.
