YEREVAN. – The first batch of the SU-30SM multifunctional ultra-modern fighter aircrafts is already in Armenia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is in Gyumri attending the official welcoming of these planes, went on Facebook livestream.

He showed the landing of these aircraft, preceded by their demonstration flight, stating: "This is a turning point in ensuring the security of Armenia and the Armenian people."

The video shows three of these planes landing in Gyumri. But earlier the defense minister had announced that Armenia was going to purchase one squadron (12) SU-30SMs.