Baku: Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense has issued a statement regarding the rocket attack carried out against the territory of the Republic of Trkiye, press service of the Ministry of Defense stated, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Azerbaijan strongly condemned the rocket attack that was neutralized over Gaziantep. The statement highlighted the serious threat such acts pose to regional peace and security, declaring them unacceptable.

"We strongly condemn the missile attack carried out against the territory of the Republic of Trkiye that was neutralized over Gaziantep. Such acts constitute a serious threat to regional peace and security and are unacceptable. We express full solidarity with the brotherly Republic of Trkiye. We support the Government of Trkiye in ensuring the safety and security of its population and territory. Azerbaijan stands firmly with Trkiye," the statement declared.

It should be noted that a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Trkiye's airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.