BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. The Commission on
Foreign Interventions and Hybrid Threats of the Azerbaijani
Parliament has issued a statement condemning drone attacks launched
from the Islamic Republic of Iran targeting the Nakhchivan
Autonomous Republic.
Trend presents
the full text of the statement:
“On March 5, explosive-equipped unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
were used in attacks on Nakhchivan from Iranian territory. One UAV
damaged the terminal building of Nakhchivan International Airport,
while another fell near a secondary school in the village of
Shekerabad in the Babek district. Four civilians were injured
during the attacks.
Targeting the Autonomous Republic’s sole international airport
and other civilian infrastructure constitutes a violation of
international law, an attack on our country’s territorial integrity
and sovereignty, and a clear act of terror.
The Commission views this treacherous action, combining
military, political, and information components, as a hybrid
assault. It also notes the information campaign in Azerbaijan’s
social media supporting Iran’s actions, spreading manipulative
narratives.
These attacks aim to create confusion and fear among citizens,
undermine trust in state institutions, and damage Azerbaijan’s
regional standing and international reputation. The Azerbaijani
side reserves the right to respond under international law.
The Commission urges citizens and Azerbaijanis abroad to trust
the strength of the state and rely on official information.”
On March 5, a drone attack took place at the Nakhchivan
International Airport in Azerbaijan. 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.
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