Azerbaijan confirmed that five of its citizens were killed in a drone strike targeting cargo ships in the Sea of Azov. The Azerbaijani foreign ministry reported the deaths but did not specify the responsible party.

The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia, with the Sea of Azov being a contested maritime area. Azerbaijani officials emphasize the loss of civilian lives, while external reporting highlights the broader military tensions in the region.

This raises questions about the proportionality and responsibility for civilian casualties in this conflict zone. The Azerbaijani foreign ministry has called for further investigation into the attack.