The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov expressed condolences to the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Yashar Güler.
It is said: "I am deeply saddened by the news of the glorious Turkish Army's servicemen becoming Shehids and wound as a result of attack by members of terrorist organisation in the area of Pençe-Kilit (Claw-Lock) counter-terrorism operations.
Your grief is our grief too.
We always stand by the Armed Forces of fraternal Türkiye and we support you with all our strength.
I pray to Almighty Allah for the repose of the souls of the heroic Turkish soldiers, who became Shehids, share the sorrow and grief of their relatives, and express my deep condolences to their families. I wish a speedy recovery to all the wounded.
May Allah rest the souls of Shehids in peace".