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Competition for “Best Sniper” title held, Defense Ministry VIDEO

Baku, April 13, AZERTAC

According to the combat training plan for 2022, a competition for the title of “Best Sniper” is being held in the Azerbaijan Army, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.

During the six-stage competition, the servicemen demonstrate their abilities in the episodes "Sniper in defense", "Sniper in the attack" and other firing exercises.

The main objective of the competition is to check the level of readiness of servicemen and determine the best sniper in the Azerbaijan Army.

The competition will last until April 15.

 

Competition for “Best Sniper” title held, Defense Ministry VIDEO

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