The armed forces of Azerbaijan began on Sunday exercises with the participation of 15,000 troops, TASS reported.

The exercises involved up to 15,000 military personnel, up to 300 units of tanks and other armored vehicles, about 400 rocket and artillery installations of various calibers, multiple launch rocket systems, mortars and anti-tank weapons, up to 50 units of military aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various purposes.

The drills will last until May 20.