Azerbaijan reveals over 200 mines in liberated lands

The Mine Action Agency of the Azerbaijan Republic (ANAMA) has released its weekly report on demining operations conducted in the liberated Azerbaijani territories from August 5 to August 11.

During the reporting period, 163 antipersonnel mines, 44 antitank mines, and 10,040 unexploded ordnance were revealed in Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdere, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankendi, Kalbajar, Gubadli, Khojavend, Jabrayil, and Zangilan, ANAMA told Caliber.Az.

A total of 1,224.3 hectares have been cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance.

The demining operations are a collaborative effort involving ANAMA, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the State Border Guard Service working diligently to ensure the security of the liberated areas, allowing civilians to return and resume normal life.

ANAMA's ongoing efforts reflect Azerbaijan's commitment to post-conflict reconstruction and humanitarian relief in the regions affected by the conflict.

The successful demining operations underscore the dedication and effectiveness of ANAMA and its partners in mitigating the hazards posed by explosive remnants of war and advancing the process of recovery and development in the liberated territories.

Following the liberation of Azerbaijani territories from Armenian occupation, reports indicate that Armenia deliberately planted land mines in these areas as a part of its military strategy. The land mines, intended to inflict harm on civilians and obstruct the return of displaced people, pose a significant threat to the security of the region.