Switzerland expresses solidarity with Azerbaijan after Iran's strikes on Nakhchivan

The embassy of Switzerland in Baku has condemned Iran's drone strikes on the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, according to Report.

"We condemn yesterday's drone attacks in Nakhchivan which threatened Azerbaijan's security and sovereignty. We stand in full solidarity with Azerbaijan and with those affected by these attacks," the embassy said in a post on Facebook.

On March 5, drones launched from the territory of Iran attacked targets on the territory of Nakhchivan. One of the drones hit the terminal building of Nakhchivan International Airport, while the second one landed near a school building in the village of Shakarabаd. As a result of the airport attack, four civilians were injured. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev called the actions of the Iranian side a despicable act of terrorism. The president stated that Iranian officials must provide an explanation, apologize to the Azerbaijani side, and those who committed this terrorist act must be brought to criminal justice.