Nakhchivan: A criminal case has been launched following an attack on civilian infrastructure in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The attack was carried out using two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) originating from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting critical infrastructure with explosive warheads.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan reported that the UAVs struck significant locations, including the terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport and an educational institution in the village of Shekerabad, Babek district. This incident caused substantial damage to civil infrastructure, particularly affecting the administrative building and operations of the Nakhchivan International Airport. As a result, a civilian aircraft on flight 264, en route from Nakhchivan to Baku, had to return to its origin mid-flight for safety reasons.

Four individuals sustained injuries during the attack, including three staff members at Nakhchivan Airport and one passenger. Those injured include Valiyeva Reyhana Sabir, Zulfugarli Zulfugar Mammad, Asgarov Mehdi Matlab, and Jafarov Asad Vidadi oglu. All victims have received medical assistance and are under hospital observation.

The Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, delegating preliminary inquiries to the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General's Office. Prosecutors, alongside other state authorities, have conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene, collected evidence, and interviewed victims and witnesses. Forensic experts are conducting technical investigations into the UAVs' origin and flight paths.

The Prosecutor General's Office emphasized the attack's violation of international law and stated that measures would be taken to hold those responsible accountable. The public will be kept informed of developments in the investigation.