...

Azerbaijan lists total number of mines neutralized in liberated territories

Society Materials 15 February 2024 12:56 (UTC +04:00)
Azerbaijan lists total number of mines neutralized in liberated territories
Aslan Mammadli
Aslan Mammadli
Read more

TARTAR, Azerbaijan, February 15. A total of 112,193 units of unexploded ordnance, including 62,228 unexploded ammunition, 31,175 anti-personnel mines, and 18,790 anti-tank mines, have been discovered and safely neutralized in the Azerbaijani territories liberated from Armenian occupation, the Karabakh bureau of Trend reports, referring to the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

From November 10, 2020, to February 14, 2024, organizations engaged in mine clearance activities cleared a total of 118,502 hectares of the liberated territories.

During this period, 345 individuals fell victim to mines, with 280 sustaining injuries and 65 losing their lives.

Following the liberation of its lands, Azerbaijan, starting in November 2020, commenced operations on clearing its lands of mines, booby traps, and various weapons left behind by the Armenian troops.

Stay up to date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel

Tags:
Latest

Latest