AGHDARA
13
JANUARY2026
Groundbreaking ceremony for Special Operations Center in Aghdara
On January 13, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for Special Operations Center in the Aghdara district.
The purpose of establishing the Special Operations Center is to ensure the training of special forces units across diverse terrains, topographies, and weather conditions, as well as to conduct joint exercises and specialized courses based on international military cooperation agreements. The large territory of the Center will make it possible to conduct training and maneuvers with the participation of a large number of personnel. The Center will feature training areas for small arms and large-caliber weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles, including strike drones, various simulation exercises, special operations, driving and swimming training areas.
The Center will include a headquarters, dormitory, medical unit, club, training and guest houses, an indoor sports complex, a simulation center, outdoor sports facilities, a helicopter landing pad, shooting ranges, and other necessary infrastructure.

