Attack escalating tensions in the Caucasus: Iranian UAV strikes Nakhchivan Airport! Statement from Azerbaijan

The airport located in Azerbaijan's autonomous republic of Nakhchivan was targeted by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) alleged to belong to Iran.

While details regarding the attack have not yet been clarified, the incident is considered to have created a new source of tension regarding the security situation in the region.

The development in question was reported by the Azerbaijan-based news source AzerNEWS.

The report stated that the airport in Nakhchivan was struck by an Iranian UAV.

However, detailed information regarding exactly when the attack took place, the extent of the damage at the airport, and the security measures taken following the incident was not shared.

Following the incident, no official statement has yet been made by Azerbaijani authorities, primarily the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

While no confirmation or detailed information regarding the alleged attack has been provided, it was reported that developments are being closely monitored.

THE STRATEGIC POSITION OF NAKHCHIVAN

Nakhchivan, which was reported to be the target of the attack, stands out as an autonomous region belonging to Azerbaijan. The region, which shares borders with Turkey, Iran, and Armenia, is among the important strategic points in the Caucasus due to its geopolitical location.

STATEMENT FROM AZERBAIJAN

In a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, it was expressed that they reserve their right to respond. The following statements were used in the announcement:

"UAV attacks were carried out on Nakhchivan from Iran. We reserve our right to respond"

NOT ONE, BUT TWO UAVS!

According to information provided by the Azerbaijan State News Agency, while one UAV crashed at the airport, another UAV fell near a school building in the village of Shakarabad. In the ministry's statement, it was noted that there were 2 people injured in the two UAV attacks, both of whom were civilians, and that these attacks were strongly condemned.

EXPLANATION EXPECTED FROM IRAN

"We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran clarify the matter in question shortly, make a statement, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future"

AMBASSADOR SUMMONED TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

In the ministry's statement, it was noted that the Iranian Ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was stated that a note would be delivered to the Ambassador:

"The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A strong protest will be conveyed to the Iranian side, and a protest note will be presented in response"

News Source: 12punto