Azerbaijani Defence Ministry says Iran's attack on airport will not go unanswered

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence has said the technical characteristics of the drones used in the attack near Nakhchivan International Airport, as well as the circumstances of the attack, are being analysed, while the ministry prepares possible response measures.

As reported by 1NewsTV, the Azerbaijani defence ministry stated that full responsibility for the incident lies with Iran.

The ministry added that it is currently studying the technical characteristics of the drones and the details of the attack.

The defence ministry is also preparing necessary response measures to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as to ensure the safety of civilians and infrastructure.

"These acts of aggression will not go unanswered," the ministry said.

At present, there is no confirmed information about a direct strike on the airport terminal – Azerbaijani sources have not released photographs showing damage to the building.

Meanwhile, local media outlets reported that a drone had struck a field in the immediate vicinity of the airport. It is not clear whether this refers to the same incident or to two separate ones.

Reports about Iranian drones falling near the airport building emerged around midday on Thursday 5 March.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan summoned the Iranian ambassador to hand him a note of protest over the attack by two UAVs.

The officials said Baku reserves the right to take response measures.