YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS. The Iskander missile systems, which were supplied by Russia during 2016, belong to the Armenian Armed Forces and the officers of the Armenian Armed Forces are in charge of them, defense minister Vigen Sargsyan told RIA Novosti in an interview.

“It is obvious for everyone in my opinion that the Iskanders were supplied to Armenia, since everyone has obviously seen them. I can also with 100% confidence confirm the fact that they belong to the Armenian Armed Forces. And there simply can’t be a second opinion here. Regarding all other questions, when, with what amount, what payment period etc: As you understand, all this is carried out “top secret”. We are in charge of them, whoever possesses it they are in charge of it. Here I can reveal the curtain of secrecy”, Sargsyan said.

Asked again whether or not the management of the systems is in the hands of the officers of the Armed Forces of Armenia, who have undergone corresponding training, the defense minister stressed “definitely”.

The Iskander missile systems were for the first time displayed on September 21, 2016 during the military parade on the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.