Two Iranian drones crossed into Azerbaijani airspace and struck Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two people and causing damage to civilian infrastructure, according to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry. The incident occurred near the Iranian border in the Nakhchivan exclave, roughly 10 kilometers from Iranian territory. According to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, two drones entered the country’s airspace and […]]]>
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Fact-check: The claim is supported by Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry statement and corroborated by multiple recent news reports from Reuters, APA.az, Jerusalem Post, Euronews, and others, confirming two Iranian drones struck near Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two people and causing damage. Defense Blog accurately reflects these official reports and details like Arash-2 kamikaze drones. No contradictions found; X searches showed no direct posts but current reporting provides strong real-time verification.
Iranian kamikaze drones hit Azerbaijani airport
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Iranian kamikaze drones crossed into Azerbaijani airspace and struck Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two people and causing damage to civilian infrastructure. The incident occurred near the Iranian border in the Nakhchivan exclave, roughly 10 kilometers from Iranian territory. This attack has escalated tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran.