Azerbaijan gathered evidence and conducted an examination on the case of a shot down by the Russian Mi-24 during the escalation of the conflict in Karabakh, the investigation of the catastrophe case continues, RIA Novosti told the head of the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan Gunay Salimzade.
“in connection with the shot on November 9, 2020 at the Nakhchivan section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border of the MI-24 military helicopter, owned by the Russian Federation, the Prosecutor General’s Office opened a criminal case after an immediate check. Relevant examinations were conducted and material evidence was collected, and also implemented Other necessary procedural actions, “said the head of the press service.
Salimzade also stressed that the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan will ensure the adoption of a legitimate decision on the case of a catastrophe of a Russian helicopter.
“Currently, the investigation continues and will be ensured by the adoption of a legitimate decision in accordance with the outcome of the examination,” she stressed.
Recall that on November 9, 2020, the Russian Mi-24 in airspace over the territory of Armenia was shot down during the second Karabakh war. The Azerbaijani side recognized that he accidentally hit the Russian helicopter, brought apologies and expressed his readiness to pay Russian compensation.