The Turkish Embassy in Baku has extended condolences to Azerbaijan over the deaths of Azerbaijani servicemen due to an avalanche in the Gadabay region.

Axar.az reports this was stated in a post shared on the diplomatic mission’s social media account.

“We have learned with deep sorrow that two Azerbaijani soldiers lost their lives in an avalanche in Gadabay on March 19.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Azerbaijan and pray for Allah’s mercy upon our fallen brothers,” the message read.

The bodies of Azerbaijan Army servicemen, soldier Imanov Ali Tariyel and soldier Hamidov Ruslan Rustam, who were caught in an avalanche in foggy weather conditions while returning from their duty station in the Gadabay region, have been found today.