Azerbaijani serviceman drowns in lake near Hadrut

An Azerbaijani serviceman drowned in a lake near Artsakh’s Hadrut region occupied by Azerbaijan during the recent war, the Azerbaijani media reported on Wednesday, citing a statement of the country’s Defense Ministry.

According to preliminary data, ensign Heydar Aliyev, who took part in the hostilities, drowned while swimming.

An investigation is underway.