While the report lacked foundation, the Soviet acted on it, disarming the crew which tried to resist. Other sources claim that  Azerbaijanis were alarmed by the growing military strength of the Armenians in Baku, and called for the help of the Caucasian Native Cavalry Division units in Lenkoran.
Despite lacking evidence, the Soviet took action based on the report, disarming those who opposed it. Meanwhile, other accounts suggest that Azerbaijanis became alarmed by Armenia's growing military presence in Baku and requested aid from cavalry units in Lenkoran.