Iranian Drones Strike Nakhchivan

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AZE.AZ

NAKHCHIVAN, March 5 – Iranian drones reportedly targeted Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic overnight, according to local reports and videos circulating on social media.

Residents in several areas of Nakhchivan reported hearing explosions and the sound of air defense systems operating in the sky. Footage shared online appears to show flashes and intercept attempts, suggesting that Azerbaijani air defense units engaged the incoming drones.

Preliminary reports indicate that several unmanned aerial vehicles approached the region, though it remains unclear how many were intercepted or whether any reached their intended targets.

There has been no official confirmation from Azerbaijani authorities regarding the number of drones involved or potential damage on the ground. No casualties have been reported so far.

Nakhchivan, an Azerbaijani exclave bordering Iran, Turkey and Armenia, holds significant strategic importance. Any attack on the region could further heighten tensions in the South Caucasus amid the broader escalation involving Iran in the Middle East.

Officials are expected to provide further details as the situation develops.