Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense offers condolences to Russian side

On September 20, as a result of the shelling of a UAZ Patriot vehicle of the peacekeeping contingent of the Russian Federation near the settlement of Janyatag, the tragic death of peacekeeping contingent personnel was recorded, Report informs citing the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

According to the information, in order to investigate all the causes of the incident, the investigative authorities of Azerbaijan and Russia are working together on the spot.

"Regarding the incident, we express our regret and deep condolences to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent, and families and relatives of the deceased servicemen, and wish them patience," the ministry said.