BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. High-ranking
observers from nine countries are monitoring the “Power of Unity –
2026” exercises, Trend’s correspondent reports from Karabakh and
Eastern Zangezur.


This was stated on Thursday by Anar Eyvazov, head of the Press
and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Defense, at a
briefing dedicated to the exercises.


He also noted that defense ministers from several countries will
be observing the exercises today.


Military personnel are participating in the “Strength of Unity –
2026” exercises.


According to Anar Eyvazov, more than 3,500 military personnel
from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan have taken part in the
joint military exercises, which have been underway since September
21.


“These are the first exercises of this scale in which the
liberated territories are also participating. The exercises involve
more than 130 unmanned aerial vehicles, more than 70 armored
vehicles, more than 90 artillery systems, more than 20 aircraft,
more than 30 electronic warfare/reconnaissance/surveillance
systems, more than 15 anti-aircraft systems, eight sets of
engineering equipment, and more than 20 naval vessels.


Personnel and unmanned aerial vehicles were provided by all
three countries. Other equipment and systems were provided by
Azerbaijan and Turkey, while the naval vessels were provided by
Azerbaijan.”







The exercises cover the “Gizilgaya,” “Garabaghlar,”
“Garaheybat,” and “Boyuk-Zira” areas. As part of the exercises,
forces are carrying out tasks to counter hybrid threats, sabotage,
disinformation, and cyber threats, and to conduct counterterrorism
operations and neutralize illegal armed groups.


Airstrikes are underway in “Garaheybat,” while in “Boyuk-Zira,”
operations aim to secure maritime borders, prevent sabotage, and
conduct counterterrorism operations.


The second phase of the exercises includes clearing and taking
control of a populated area, establishing checkpoints at entry and
exit points, and medically evacuating the wounded by land and air.
“Tasks related to humanitarian demining, as well as radiological
and chemical reconnaissance, are also being carried out,” he
said.


Anar Eyvazov noted that the areas depicted in the scenario are
not real, and the participating forces are engaged in operations in
accordance with the scenario.


The “Power of Unity – 2026” joint military exercises have been
underway since September 21. Military personnel from Azerbaijan,
Türkiye, and Uzbekistan are participating in the exercises. In
total, more than 3,500 people are involved in the exercises.