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Video shows Iranian drone hits Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
NAKHCHIVAN, Azerbaijan — Authorities in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic reported that drones launched from the territory of Iran struck locations within the region on Thursday afternoon, damaging infrastructure and injuring at least two civilians, according to an official government statement.
The incident occurred on March 5, when two unmanned aerial vehicles entered Azerbaijani airspace and crashed at separate locations within the autonomous region.
Officials said one of the drones struck the terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport, causing structural damage to the facility.
A second drone crashed near a school building in the village of Shakarabad.
Authorities confirmed that two civilians were injured in the attacks. The extent of their injuries has not been publicly detailed, but both individuals were reported to have received medical treatment.
In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani government strongly condemned what it described as drone strikes originating from Iranian territory.
“We strongly condemn these drone attacks from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in damage to the airport building and the injury of two civilians,” the statement read.
Azerbaijan said the attack on its territory violates international law and warned that such actions risk escalating tensions in an already sensitive regional environment.
“This attack on the territory of Azerbaijan is contrary to the norms and principles of international law and serves to increase tensions in the region,” the ministry said.
Following the incident, Azerbaijan summoned Mujtaba Darmichilu, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Azerbaijan, to the foreign ministry in Baku. Azerbaijani officials said a formal diplomatic protest would be delivered to the Iranian government demanding clarification regarding the incident.
The Azerbaijani government has also called on Iran to take urgent steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Officials added that Azerbaijan reserves the right to take appropriate retaliatory measures if necessary.
Authorities have not yet released additional technical details about the drones involved or whether they were armed or conducting surveillance. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of Edinburgh on Monday morning, prompting a significant police and emergency response.
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying bladed weapons in Calder Gardens at approximately 8:25 a.m. According to Police Scotland, specialist resources — including firearms officers — were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the disturbance.
Video recorded by witnesses shows a man in the street holding two large knives as police arrived.
Residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area for several hours, including armed officers and police dogs.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 8:34 a.m. and dispatched three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) to the scene.
Both injured patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Local residents described chaotic scenes unfolding shortly after 8 a.m. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said he believed the suspect may have entered the stairwell of his building. He also reported damage to a local shop during the disturbance.
Staff at a nearby café, Brunch, temporarily closed their business after spotting the man behind their building between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. An employee, who asked not to be identified, said the man was seen running through a grassy area while holding two knives before moving toward nearby high-rise flats.
Employees described the situation as frightening and unprecedented for the area. The café later reopened after police secured the scene.
As a precaution, local schools implemented temporary lockdown procedures. Parents of students at Wester Hailes High School received a message informing them that the school was in lockdown following a community incident and that students were safe. The school indicated it would provide further updates as necessary.
Residents expressed concern on social media throughout the morning as the situation developed.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy confirmed that the disturbance has now been contained and that there is no wider risk to the public.
“The earlier disturbance in the Calder area of Edinburgh is now contained and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public,” he said. “The incident is not being treated as terror related.”
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue. Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to approach officers at the scene or contact authorities via 101.
The investigation remains ongoing.