Videos from Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport emerged on Thursday amid reports of an Iranian strike, as missiles and drones flying from the direction of Iran fell on the airport’s territory, according to Reuters citing government sources.
BREAKING: Iranian drones hit Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijanpic.twitter.com/U9eBBt7XVI— BNO News Live (@BNODesk)March 5, 2026
Two civilians were injured in the attack, raising fears of further regional escalation.
Nakhchivan International Airport is located roughly 10 km (6 miles) from the Iranian border. Officials said one drone crashed into the airport terminal building, while another struck near a school building in the village of Shakarabad.
“We strongly condemn these drone attacks from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran," authorities said, adding that the strike damaged airport infrastructure and injured civilians, calling it a violation of international law that risks increasing regional tensions.
A fire broke out following the incident, as per reports. It remains unclear how many missiles and drones were involved.
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