Azerbaijani military men attend “Shield of Peace-2005” trainings in Crimea

According to Ukraine bureau of APA, the trainings involved two landing ships of Navy Forces of Ukraine, rescuers boat, rescuing tug-bout and detachment of marines, the USA detachment of marines, a platoon of military men of Georgian Armed Forces and Azerbaijani military men.

“Shield of Peace-2005” trainings which are to end on 13 August is held in the program of “Partnership for peace”.

The first command-headquarters phase of the trainings which involved 750 military men from 22 countries was held in Kiev on 13-25 July.

These trainings are held with the participation of military men from other states in accordance with bilateral cooperation treaty signed between the defense boards of the USA and Ukraine.