Azerbaijan Requests Legal Assistance from Russia in the Case of Mi-24 Helicopter Shot Down in Armenian Airspace

Baku has sent a request to Moscow for legal assistance regarding the case of the Russian Mi-24 helicopter that was shot down in Armenian airspace. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a statement from the press service of the Azerbaijan General Prosecutor's Office.

“Currently, intensive investigative operational measures are being conducted regarding the mentioned criminal case. … After the results of the request are obtained, a legal decision will be ensured in the above-mentioned criminal case,” the press service stated.

It is worth recalling that the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on November 9 that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces had shot down the Mi-24 military helicopter in Armenian airspace, outside the combat zone. As a result of the incident, two crew members were killed, and another sustained serious injuries. Baku admitted that the Russian helicopter was shot down by accident. The Azerbaijan General Prosecutor's Office has initiated a criminal case under the article of