Baku:Three Azerbaijani citizens have been rescued from a foreign cargo vessel named “KHORYV” after it came under drone attack near the Romanian coast. These individuals were part of a 13-member crew on board the vessel.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Aykhan Hajizada, spokesperson for Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the rescue of the Azerbaijani crew members. Among them was Rufan Khalig oglu Ahmadov, born in 1992, who suffered minor injuries. Ahmadov received medical attention and has been accommodated in a hotel.
Hajizada stated that coordination is ongoing with Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Romania and other relevant authorities to provide necessary consular support to the affected citizens. He reiterated a warning for Azerbaijani citizens to avoid traveling to regions with ongoing military operations or unstable security situations, especially around the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, and advised against employment in these areas or on vessels operating in these waters.