Final parts of the second battery of Russian missile defense system arrived at Murted Airbase on Sunday, says Defense Ministry.

Axar.az reports citing AA that the final parts of the second battery of Russian S-400 missile defense system have arrived in capital Ankara, Turkish Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Noting that the delivery process for the second S-400 battery started on Aug. 27, the ministry said the transfer was completed at Murted Airbase on Sunday.

The delivery of the first battery equipment was made on July 12-25, it added.

Currently, the installation of the system is underway and Turkish military personnel is being trained on the use of the system. The system is projected to get operational in April 2020.