BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. Azerbaijan’s
Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed that four drones were
directed by the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the Nakhchivan
region, with one neutralized by the Azerbaijani army, Trend reports via the
ministry.
The remaining drones targeted civilian infrastructure, including
a secondary school during class hours. Fortunately, the drone aimed
at the school did not reach its target and crashed nearby, causing
an explosion.
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.
Two 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.
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