Azerbaijan foils Armenian drone reconnaissance attempt in Lachin region

On July 28, at approximately 17:40, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry reported an attempted reconnaissance flight by an Armenian armed forces quadcopter over Azerbaijani Army positions in the Lachin region.

The Ministry’s vigilance thwarted the unmanned aerial vehicle’s (UAV) mission, forcing it to withdraw from the area, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.

In an official statement, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry detailed the incident: "Thanks to the vigilance of the Azerbaijan Army Units, the activity of the next detected UAV was interfered with special technical means and it had to leave the area."

The Ministry emphasized the continued readiness and responsiveness of its forces in monitoring and neutralizing threats. "Our units remain on high alert to safeguard our territorial integrity and prevent any reconnaissance or hostile activities," the statement concluded.

This recent incident follows a similar event earlier in the month. On July 25, at around 10:55 local time, a quadcopter belonging to the Armenian armed forces attempted a reconnaissance mission over Azerbaijani military positions near the Aghdam settlement in the Tovuz region. According to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, the reconnaissance attempt was promptly detected by the vigilant units of the Azerbaijan Army. Utilizing specialized technical equipment, Azerbaijani forces successfully interfered with the UAV's activities, compelling it to vacate the area.