Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry shares tweet on anniversary of Garakand tragedy

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has shared a publication in connection with the anniversary of the crash as a result of shelling by Armenian armed forces over the village of Garakand, Khojavend district, of a Mi-8 helicopter with Azerbaijani officials on board, Report informs.

"Today marks the 31st anniversary of tragedy over Garakand village. On November 20, 1991, 22 people, including prominent statesmen of Azerbaijan, members of government, MPs & journalists were killed by Armenian armed forces over Garakend village Khojavend in the shot down helicopter," the ministry tweeted.