YEREVAN. – In the calendar of Armenia’s Armed Forces, October 19 is marked as the Missile Artillery Troops’ Day, and this was celebrated on Saturday. 

Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan also attended this event, during which units from the Troops held demonstration exercises, MOD press service informs.    

Subsequently, Ohanyan delivered welcoming remarks. Underscoring the importance of the Missile Artillery Troops, he noted that they not only function within the parameters of their specialized tasks, but, also, they provide assistance to the motor-rifle and tank divisions. “This was proved at the battlefield. So, the Missile Artillery Troops are more for the Armenian army than just mere divisions that carry out combat actions from closed firing positions,” Seyran Ohanyan noted.           

In addition, several servicemen from the Missile Artillery Troops were awarded with medals and gifts.