Iranian Drone Reportedly Strikes Nakhchivan Airport In Azerbaijan
An Iranian drone has reportedly struck Nakhchivan International Airport, a key facility in Azerbaijan's exclave bordering Iran and Armenia. According to Azerbaijani media reports, the unmanned aerial vehicle hit an Ilyushin Il-76TD transport aircraft operated by Silk Way Airlines while it was on the ground. The extent of the damage to the aircraft and airport infrastructure has not yet been fully detailed. This incident marks a serious escalation in regional tensions, bringing a military conflict directly into a civilian aviation environment. The attack raises significant security concerns for air transport operations throughout the volatile Caucasus region.
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