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On November 12, 2014, a [[Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army]] [[Mil Mi-24]] attack helicopter participating in the week-long joint Armenian-NKR Unity 2014 military exercises was shot down by the Azerbaijani military, killing all three crew members. A statement released by Azerbaijan's defense ministry claimed the helicopter was preparing to attack Azerbaijani positions in the [[Agdam Rayon|Aghdam]] district. This was dismissed by Armenian and NKR defense ministry officials, who stated that the helicopter was not armed and did not enter Azerbaijani airspace.<ref name="helo">"[http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/26687991.html Armenian Helicopter Shot Down Near Karabakh]." ''RFE/RL''. November 12, 2014.</ref> Analyst [[Thomas de Waal]] described the shoot-down as the "the worst military incident in more than 20 years since the cease-fire."<ref>"[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-12/azerbaijan-says-armenian-helicopter-shot-down-in-conflict-zone.html Azerbaijan Risks New Armenia Conflict as Chopper Downed]." [[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]. November 12, 2014.</ref> On the same day footage appeared in the Azerbaijani media purporting to show the moment of the shoot down. Two Mi-24s are seen flying parallel to the line of contact, as the launch of a surface-to-air missile, identified as an [[9K38 Igla|Igla-S]] [[MANPAD]], is heard off screen and one of the helicopters is struck and crashes to the ground.<ref>{{az icon}} "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZEF2jLoHGQ Azerbaijani Troops blow Armenian attack helicopter up (with English subtitles)]." [[YouTube]]. Accessed November 13, 2014.</ref> |
On November 12, 2014, a [[Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army]] [[Mil Mi-24]] attack helicopter participating in the week-long joint Armenian-NKR Unity 2014 military exercises was shot down by the Azerbaijani military, killing all three crew members. A statement released by Azerbaijan's defense ministry claimed the helicopter was preparing to attack Azerbaijani positions in the [[Agdam Rayon|Aghdam]] district. This was dismissed by Armenian and NKR defense ministry officials, who stated that the helicopter was not armed and did not enter Azerbaijani airspace.<ref name="helo">"[http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/26687991.html Armenian Helicopter Shot Down Near Karabakh]." ''RFE/RL''. November 12, 2014.</ref> Analyst [[Thomas de Waal]] described the shoot-down as the "the worst military incident in more than 20 years since the cease-fire."<ref>"[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-12/azerbaijan-says-armenian-helicopter-shot-down-in-conflict-zone.html Azerbaijan Risks New Armenia Conflict as Chopper Downed]." [[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]. November 12, 2014.</ref> On the same day footage appeared in the Azerbaijani media purporting to show the moment of the shoot down. Two Mi-24s are seen flying parallel to the line of contact, as the launch of a surface-to-air missile, identified as an [[9K38 Igla|Igla-S]] [[MANPAD]], is heard off screen and one of the helicopters is struck and crashes to the ground.<ref>{{az icon}} "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZEF2jLoHGQ Azerbaijani Troops blow Armenian attack helicopter up (with English subtitles)]." [[YouTube]]. Accessed November 13, 2014.</ref> |
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On 22 November 2014, units of Armenian special forces successfully recovered the slain bodies of the three Armenian pilots, along with parts of the helicopter. During the operation, two Azeri soldiers who tried to prevent the recovery of the remains of the pilots had been killed. The Armenian side did not sustain any casualties.<ref>{{cite news|title=Տարհանվել են խոցված ուղղաթիռի անձնակազմից մեկի դին, երկու օդաչուների մասունքները և շարքից հանվել է հակառակորդի երկու ասկյար|url=http://yerevannews.am/?p=31180&l=am%2F|date=22 November 2014|agency=Yerevannews.am|accessdate=22 November 2014|language=Armenian}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:46, 22 November 2014
On November 12, 2014, a Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army Mil Mi-24 attack helicopter participating in the week-long joint Armenian-NKR Unity 2014 military exercises was shot down by the Azerbaijani military, killing all three crew members. A statement released by Azerbaijan's defense ministry claimed the helicopter was preparing to attack Azerbaijani positions in the Aghdam district. This was dismissed by Armenian and NKR defense ministry officials, who stated that the helicopter was not armed and did not enter Azerbaijani airspace.[1] Analyst Thomas de Waal described the shoot-down as the "the worst military incident in more than 20 years since the cease-fire."[2] On the same day footage appeared in the Azerbaijani media purporting to show the moment of the shoot down. Two Mi-24s are seen flying parallel to the line of contact, as the launch of a surface-to-air missile, identified as an Igla-S MANPAD, is heard off screen and one of the helicopters is struck and crashes to the ground.[3]
On 22 November 2014, units of Armenian special forces successfully recovered the slain bodies of the three Armenian pilots, along with parts of the helicopter. During the operation, two Azeri soldiers who tried to prevent the recovery of the remains of the pilots had been killed. The Armenian side did not sustain any casualties.[4]
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Armenia — The Foreign Ministry "strongly condemned" the shootdown and added that "The Azerbaijani side is grossly violating the commitments on the peaceful resolution of the conflict reached during the recent summits."[5] Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovannisian warned that "The consequences of this unprecedented escalation of tension will be very painful for Azerbaijan."[1]
References
- ^ a b "Armenian Helicopter Shot Down Near Karabakh." RFE/RL. November 12, 2014.
- ^ "Azerbaijan Risks New Armenia Conflict as Chopper Downed." Bloomberg. November 12, 2014.
- ^ Template:Az icon "Azerbaijani Troops blow Armenian attack helicopter up (with English subtitles)." YouTube. Accessed November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Տարհանվել են խոցված ուղղաթիռի անձնակազմից մեկի դին, երկու օդաչուների մասունքները և շարքից հանվել է հակառակորդի երկու ասկյար" (in Armenian). Yerevannews.am. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. 12 November 2014.
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