Baku: On September 9, a foreign cargo vessel named “TEDY”, whose crew included Azerbaijani citizens, came under drone attacks in the Black Sea.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijani citizens Aslan Aliyev and Asim Gasimov were killed, while Imran Novruzov and Rauf Aliyev were injured in the incident. The injured individuals were hospitalized in Chernomorsk, Ukraine.
Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating on this matter with the relevant state bodies of Azerbaijan, the country’s diplomatic missions, and the competent authorities of the respective countries. Following the medical examination and treatment of the wounded citizens, measures are underway to repatriate them and provide necessary consular support, alongside organizing the required funeral procedures.
The ministry expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery. They urged Azerbaijani citizens to refrain from travelling to areas where military operations are ongoing or where the security situation remains unstable, and to avoid engaging in employment activities in such areas or working on means of transport operating along these routes, including maritime vessels.