Azerbaijani defence chief condoles with Uzbek counterpart

Azerbaijani Defence Minister Col-Gen Zakir Hasanov expressed condolences to Uzbek Defence Minister Lt-Gen Bakhodir Kurbanov over the crash of a Mi-8 helicopter in Samarkand region.

Caliber.Az reports, citing a message from the Defence Ministry.

Zakir Hasanov’s message reads: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of the crew members of the Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the command of the Air Defence Forces and the Air Force of Uzbekistan as a result of its crash during a training flight at the Kattakurgan training ground in Samarkand region.

We express our condolences to the loved ones of the victims and share their grief.