Five Azerbaijani citizens have been killed and three others injured following drone attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
According to Aykhan Hajizada, Head of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attacks took place overnight in Taganrog Bay, where the cargo ships Natra and Zircon came under attack by unmanned aerial vehicles.
The ministry said the vessels were carrying a total of 25 Azerbaijani citizens, although neither ship belonged to the Azerbaijani state.
"Two foreign cargo ships carrying a total of 25 Azerbaijani citizens on board were subjected to drone attacks during the night," Hajizada said in a statement.
"According to relevant information received from the Russian side, a total of five Azerbaijani citizens were killed, and three others were injured as a result of the attack. The injured have been hospitalised in the city hospital of Yeysk," Hajizada added.
No further details about the identities of the victims were immediately released.
The Foreign Ministry said it is working closely with Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and relevant authorities to assist those affected.
Several staff members from Azerbaijan's embassy in Russia have travelled to the area to provide support and gather information.
"Issues related to the condition of the citizens, their return to the country, and the provision of necessary consular support are being closely monitored," the ministry said.
Officials added that efforts are continuing to support the survivors and the families of those killed.
The ministry also condoled with the relatives of those who lost their lives in the incident.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives and wish the injured a speedy recovery," Hajizada said.
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