Azerbaijani military men leave for Moscow

Azerbaijani servicemen left for Moscow to participate in the “Tank Biathlon” contest held as part of the International Army Games – 2020, Report says, citing Defense Ministry.

The contest will take place from 23 August to 5 September.

The tank biathlon is a mechanized military sports event promoted by the Russian military with some similarities to the biathlon’s winter sport. It utilizes the sophisticated training of tank crews, including their rough terrain passing skills combined with the ability to provide accurate and rapid-fire while performing maneuvers.