Moldova joins international condemnation of drone strikes against civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region

Moldova expresses solidarity with Azerbaijan after Iranian drone strikes hit Nakhchivan International Airport and a village school, injuring four civilians.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 5, 2026, 8:39 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Trend News Agency

Diplomatic Protest from Chisinau

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova released a formal statement on March 5, 2026, expressing strong disapproval of recent military actions targeting Azerbaijani territory. Moldovan officials utilized social media and diplomatic channels to condemn drone strikes that hit civilian infrastructure in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The ministry emphasized that such actions are unacceptable under established global norms and voiced its full solidarity with the government in Baku during this period of heightened regional tension.

Details of the Aerial Incursion

Reports from the site of the engagement indicate that unmanned aerial vehicles launched from within Iranian territory entered Azerbaijani airspace during the afternoon of March 5. One drone reportedly struck the terminal building of the Nakhchivan International Airport, while a second device crashed and exploded near a secondary school in the village of Shakarabad, located in the Babek district. These strikes targeted non military facilities, raising significant concerns among international observers regarding the safety of civilian corridors in the Caucasus.

Casualties and Physical Damage

The impact of the drone explosions resulted in injuries to four civilians, according to updated reports from local authorities. The victims were treated for various injuries sustained during the blasts at the airport and the school site. In addition to the human cost, the strikes caused notable structural damage to the airport’s terminal and the surrounding educational facilities. Moldovan diplomats highlighted the injury of civilians as a primary reason for their sharp condemnation of the Iranian military's conduct.