Opening of a joint command post of anti-aircraft defense is a logical continuation of the Armenian-Russian military cooperation, Ruben Mehrabyan, the expert for the Armenian Center of Political and International Studies, told NEWS.am.

“I do not think it is something unusual. In the light of regional tension in the context of Karabakh peace process it will be a sobering factor. On the other hand, opening of a command post testifies to Russia’s growing influence on the region, and on Armenia in particular,” the expert said.

Asked about statements of the Armenian leadership concerning existence of S-300 systems in the country, Mehrabyan noted that this statement by Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan is not sensational news. “It is just the first time Armenia officially speaks about it.  However, it is the following message: if Azerbaijan tries to provoke an attack, it can inflict serious losses due to S-300,” he added.

The anti-aircraft defense forces, RA Ministry of Defense, in cooperation with Russian Military Base #102 stationed in Armenia, opened a joint command post of anti-aircraft defense. The command post is provided with cutting-edge equipment