Bodies of Maritime Accident Victims Returned to Azerbaijan

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The bodies of Qismat Aliyev (born 1969) and Fuad Orucov (born 1981), who lost their lives during a drone attack on a cargo vessel in the Azov Sea on June 5, have been brought back to Azerbaijan.

According to sea-news.az the remains were transferred into the country through the Yalama border checkpoint “moments ago.” It was reported that the bodies will be handed over to their families today and funeral ceremonies will be held.

As previously reported, two cargo vessels named “Natra” and “Zirkon” were struck by drone attacks in the Azov Sea during the night of June 5. As a result, four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.

It was also noted that 19 surviving Azerbaijani citizens from the incident have already been returned to the country.