Kazakhstan’s military prepares for grand parade in Astana

The Kazakhstan’s military is getting ready for the May 7th military parade as part of the part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The parade will be held at the Kazakh Eli square in Astana and involve forces of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Border Guard from the National Security Committee and the National Guard.

5,000 servicemen, 300 units of military equipment including 80 aircraft will take part in the parade on Independence square.

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