Kazakhstan took a decisive course to modernize the armed forces and strengthen the potential of the army. This was stated by the President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev, speaking at the military parade on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.
“Improving the country’s defense capacity is our priority task. We took a decisive course to modernize the armed forces and strengthen the army’s potential. The parliament has adopted the corresponding law. The state will always support military personnel, employees of special bodies and civil defense units. The strength of our army is in the high moral spirit of personnel and order. Your impeccable service is the main factor in the country’s security and peace of mind citizens, ”said Tokaev, whose words are quoted by the press service of the Kazakh leader.
Military parade in Astana
In Astana, a large-scale military parade was held, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory and the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland. The parade was headed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of Kazakhstan, Major General Merek Kushkubaev.
The parade was attended by more than 4 thousand military personnel of all types of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. More than 200 units of military weapons and equipment are involved, including 66 military aircraft and helicopters.
The mechanized column presented the Buk, Thor anti-aircraft missile systems, the wheel combat vehicles Barys, Alan, Aibar, Taimas, Terrence, as well as special cars with robots for neutralizing mines.
combat vehicles, robotic boats and unmanned aerial vehicles that plan to produce enterprises of the Kazakhstan defense system were also represented.
A-400 military transport aircraft, L-410 passenger plane and the BI-300 Passenger aircraft flew in airspace.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
In Kazakhstan, the 33rd anniversary of the creation of national armed forces is also celebrated. The decree on the creation of the National Armed Forces of the Republic was signed on May 7, 1992.
October 4, 2012, the Parliament of Kazakhstan considered and adopted the provision “On the introduction to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan” On Holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan. “According to him, on May 7, he was declared a public holiday and is considered a weekend in the country. On this day, various events are held throughout the country aimed at strengthening the spirit of patriotism, new titles are awarded to the military.
This year, large-scale events are also held throughout the country on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (Eastern Front of World War II).