Drones strike Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan; Baku blames Iran, Tehran denies
Reportedon one origin only: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said drones launched from Iranian territory struck the terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport and landed near a school in Shakarabad village, injuring civilians; outlets reported two to four injured. Flights at the airport were suspended and Baku summoned Iran's ambassador. Iran's foreign minister told his Azerbaijani counterpart that Iran was not behind the attack. It was the first reported spillover of the war into the South Caucasus.
- When
- 5 March 2026
- Where
- Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
- What
- drone attack, airport
- Attribution
- Attribution contested. Azerbaijan said the drones came from Iran; Iran's foreign minister denied Iranian responsibility.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Euronews
- Corroboration France, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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