Zakir Hasanov expressed condolences to Turkey

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, expressed condolences to Turkey's Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler over the death of four servicemembers in the crash of an S-70 helicopter in Malatya province.

This was reported by BAKU.WS with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

"The news of the death of four servicemembers as a result of the crash of a military S-70 helicopter in Malatya province has deeply saddened me. I pray to the Almighty for mercy upon the fallen, share the grief of their loved ones, and with deep sorrow express my condolences to their families. Allah rehmet elesin (May God grant them mercy)," the message reads.