Nakhchivan International Airport was targeted by a drone attack on March 5, causing explosions in the vicinity of the terminal and nearby civilian infrastructure.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing AZERTAC, reports that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from the territory of Iran struck the airport building and an area near the secondary school in Shekarabad village of the Babek district. Following the strikes, firefighting teams and emergency medical services were immediately dispatched to the affected locations to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
Nakhchivan, an exclave of Azerbaijan, shares a significant border with Iran and has seen increased strategic importance in regional logistics. This incident follows a pattern of heightened security vigilance in Azerbaijan's border regions. The Nakhchivan International Airport serves as a vital transport hub for the autonomous republic, providing the primary air link between the exclave and the capital, Baku, as well as international destinations.
