BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. France has strongly
condemned the drone attacks carried out by Iran on Nakhchivan,
describing them as an unacceptable act against Azerbaijan’s
security and territorial integrity, French ambassador to
Azerbaijan, Sophie Lagoutte, wrote on her social media account,
Trend
reports.
The ambassador emphasized that she firmly denounces this action,
which destabilizes the region and violates international law.
"My thoughts and solidarity are with those affected by this
incident, especially the four people who were unfortunately
injured. I wish them a speedy recovery," she added.
On March 5, a drone attack took place at the Nakhchivan
International Airport. The drone flying from Iranian territory
crashed into the airport building and exploded near the secondary
school in Shakarabad village, Babek district.
Four civilians were injured as a result of the incident. The
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the
incident, demanding Iran clarify the issue in a short time, provide
an explanation, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent
such cases from recurring in the future.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to
Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Dermichilou, was summoned to the Foreign
Ministry, where a strong protest was conveyed to the Iranian
side.
