Baku: President Ilham Aliyev announced that the country's Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense, the State Border Service, and all other Special Forces have been brought to full combat readiness level one. This directive was issued during a Security Council meeting.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized the importance of preparedness, stating that the forces must be ready to carry out any operation as necessary. The decision underscores a strategic move to ensure the nation's defense mechanisms are fully operational and responsive to any potential threats.

The meeting of the Security Council focused on national security concerns and the operational readiness of military and special services. The President's directive aims to enhance coordination and ensure that all defense sectors are synchronized in their response capabilities.