Czech Army Operations Command holds ceremonial change of guard

The Czech Army's Operations Command held a ceremonial change of guard in Prague on Wednesday.

Lieutenant General Václav Vlček formally handed over command at Vítkov Hill to Major General Jaroslav Míka, who officially takes up the post at the beginning of August. Brigadier General Jan Štěpánek, the incoming deputy commander, was also introduced during the ceremony.

As part of the event, JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets conducted a ceremonial flyover of Prague.