Andorran Ski Mountaineers Safe in Azerbaijan Amid Iranian Drone Strikes

Andorran ski mountaineers competing in Azerbaijan remain safe and active amid Iranian drone strikes on the country, with event organisers showing no signs of disruption.

The seven-member team from the Andorran Mountaineering Federation (FAM), along with Pas Grau Internacional staff managing the ski area, is at the European Ski Mountaineering Championships in Shahdag ski resort. FAM confirmed all delegation members are well and continuing activities normally, despite the attacks reported earlier.

Azerbaijan announced strikes by two Iranian drones in response to the Israel-US conflict with Iran. One drone struck the airport in the Nakhchivan autonomous region near the Iranian border, while the other landed close to a school, resulting in injuries and property damage. The sites are roughly 450km from Shahdag in a straight line, positioned at opposite ends of the country—southwest near Iran and northeast bordering Russia.

Local authorities described the incident as isolated to Nakhchivan, with no impact on Shahdag, the capital's Baku airport, or competition safety. Shahdag itself remains calm, described by FAM as an "oasis."

FAM is monitoring developments in touch with Andorra's Foreign Affairs Ministry, event organisers, the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF), and other national federations. No decisions have emerged on altering the championships, such as an early return to Andorra, though options are under review.

The ministry has been in contact with the team since Sunday, with outreach stepped up today. Minister Imma Tor held a pre-scheduled meeting with Azerbaijan's ambassador Ramiz Hasanov, where officials noted the drones targeted energy infrastructure and stressed the strikes' distance from the resort. Federations on site are coordinating potential next steps, while the ministry tracks the situation. FAM pledged further updates if needed.