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Azerbaijan announced that the Russian helicopter was accidentally shot down in the dark and flying low.
In the statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, it was reported that the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan learned from the Ministry of Defense of Russia that the Russian Mi-24 helicopter was hit on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan near Nakhichevan at 18:30 local time today.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the helicopter flew over the area near the border, in the dark time of day, at low altitude and outside the radar observation of the air defense system while the fighting continued in Nagorno-Karabakh.
In the statement, which previously said that Russian helicopter flights were not observed in that region, it was noted that taking into account the highlighted factors and the possible provocations from Armenia, the military unit in charge decided to open fire.
In the statement, “Azerbaijan apologizes to Russia for this tragic incident, which was accidentally committed and was not directed against Russia. The Azerbaijani side expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the crew who lost their lives and wishes that the injured will be heal urgently. ” statements were made.
The ministry also announced that Azerbaijan is willing to pay compensation.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the military Mi-24 helicopter accompanying a convoy belonging to the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia was exposed to rocket launchers near the Yeraskh settlement.
