According to joint information of the General Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in the morning of June 4, 2021, the vehicle transported by the members of the film crew during the move towards the village of Sususlug Kelbajar district was exploded on a Anti-Tank Mine. As a result of the explosion, two members of the film crew were killed – the operator of Azerbaijani television Siraj Abyshov, the correspondent of the Azerbaijan State Information Agency Magerram Ibragimov, a representative of the executive authority of the Arif Aliyev district, another 4 people were injured. This is reported in the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Express the deep condolences to families and the closest dead, wounded by healing,” the statement says.
The statement notes that the Azerbaijani side constantly raises the question of Armenia in the international plane that Armenia, roughly violating international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949, purposefully establishes mines on the territory of Azerbaijan: “The following testimony once again testifies The fact that these territories were purposefully mined by Armenia at the stage of compulsory retreat after the counter-projective operations of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan. The goal is to apply as much damage to Azerbaijan and create additional barriers to the civilian population, which will return to their homes. “
Recall, some time ago a group of military personnel of Armenia Sun, which, penetrating the territory of Azerbaijan in the Kelbajar direction, was trying to make a sabotage by reinforcing the road. This once again shows that the Armenian side continues to create a serious threat to the life and security of military personnel and civilians and seeks to escalate tensions in the region. Such behavior of Armenia is the biggest obstacle to the world, security and cooperation in the region.
All responsibility for the fact that civilian citizens of Azerbaijan dies, having exploded in mines when performing their official debt, falls on Armenia.
appealing to the international community, call it not to close your eyes to a gross violation of the Armenia of His obligations, including the purposeful installation of mines and require the fulfillment of its obligations under international law.
Azerbaijan will take all necessary measures to ensure peace and security. “