The Armenian Defense Ministry notified the public that Air Force aircraft would conduct training flights over central Yerevan on Tuesday morning as part of preparations for the May 28 military parade.

In a statement, it also said that three salute charges were fired from cannons in downtown Yerevan as part of the preparations.

The military parade, scheduled to take place on May 28 — Republic Day — will be held at Yerevan’s Republic Square, beginning at 10:00.