Azerbaijan Summons Russian Envoy over Alleged Strike on SOCAR Fuel Station in Ukraine
Azerbaijan demanded an explanation and a full investigation after a Russian drone hit a SOCAR petrol station, with officials citing repeated attacks on company sites.
- On Monday, Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov was summoned to Baku by The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest a Russian drone strike on a SOCAR fuel station in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
- Systematic Russian attacks targeting SOCAR facilities in Ukraine have caused significant material damage and injured company staff, The Azerbaijani Ministry emphasized in noting this latest strike was not an isolated incident.
- Russian strikes previously damaged SOCAR's oil depot and gas distribution compressor station in Odesa; officials also raised concerns regarding damage to The Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv and the honorary consulate in Kharkiv.
- During the meeting, Baku handed over a formal protest note demanding investigations while emphasizing Russia's obligation to comply with the Vienna Conventions regarding protection of diplomatic missions.
- Azerbaijan called on Russia to provide official explanations for each incident and ensure compliance with international law protecting civilian infrastructure and diplomatic assets in the conflict zone.
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The Russians recalled all previous attacks on Azerbaijani facilities on the territory of Ukraine, in particular on the Embassy building in Kiev, and called for an investigation.
Azerbaijan has handed Russia note of protest following attack on SOCAR petrol station in Ukraine, - Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador and handed him a note of protest following a Russian drone strike on a SOCAR petrol station in the Mykolaiv region. Officials in Baku stated that this was not the first time facilities belonging to the Azerbaijani company had been attacked in Ukraine. 06 july 2026
Azerbaijan Condemns Alleged Russian Drone Strike on SOCAR Fuel Station in Ukraine
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone strike on SOCAR's fuel station in Ukraine. The attack, part of Russia's retaliation against energy infrastructure, highlights ongoing tensions. Azerbaijan maintains ties with Moscow and Kyiv, providing aid to Ukraine but not supporting Western sanctions against Russia.
Azerbaijan summons Russia’s ambassador over attack on SOCAR fuel station in southern Ukraine
Baku says it expressed ‘strong protest’ over drone attack in Mykolaiv region Sunday evening, argued continuation of such incidents despite warnings indicate they were ‘carried out purposefully’
The Republic of Azerbaijan summoned the Moscow ambassador in protest at the Russian drone attack on the SOCAR gas station in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine.
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