According to the combat training plan for 2018 approved by the Minister of Defense, the rocket and artillery troops of the Azerbaijani Army conducted tactical exercises in various firing ranges, the Ministry of Defense said. “In the course of the exercises conducted at night and daytime, the live-fire stage was held to improve combat skills of military personnel.

Dana M1 self-propelled howitzer of the Azeri army (Picture source: Azertac)

These exercises involved RM-70 multiple-launch rocket systems 122mm which were bought in 2016, and ten more, bought in second hand and refurbished by an Israeli company in 2017. According to some sources, Azerbaijan bought Dana M1 self-propelled howitzers from the Czech Republic.