The shootout took place today on the border of Azerbaijan and Iran near the village of Gendere, Yardimli region. The relevant message was published by the State Border Service of the Azerbaijan Republic.
According to the message, about 16:00, three unknown persons violated the state border where the Goytepe border detachment deployed.
Despite the lawful demand of the border guards to stop, the violators started shooting at them, then threw their load and tried to escape.
As a result, senior lieutenant Samir Eyvazov and junior warrant officer Farid Alimov were wounded. They were taken to the hospital, but doctors could not save their lives.
