A fire broke out yesterday evening at a testing range belonging to the "Azersilah" Defense Industry Holding, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan, during scheduled testing operations.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Ministry of Defense Industry issued an official statement confirming the incident. The fire was promptly extinguished by the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Authorities have confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. An investigation is currently underway to determine the specific cause of the fire and to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the testing procedures.
The Ministry of Defense Industry oversees the development and testing of military equipment and munitions in Azerbaijan. Such testing ranges are subject to strict safety protocols, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations maintains rapid response capabilities to address potential industrial accidents at these sites.
