Azerbaijan reveals size of territories cleared of landmines in July

Up to 610 hectares of land were completely cleared of mines as a result of the activities carried out in the liberated territories by the Azerbaijan Army’s Engineering Troops’ units and subunits in July 2023.

Around 32,285 hectares of land were cleared of mines and unexploded ammunition by the Azerbaijan Army’s engineer-sapper units in the liberated territories up to date, Caliber.Az reports citing Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.

In total, 10,207 anti-personnel mines, 2,580 anti-tank mines, and 10,447 unexploded ammunition were detected and neutralized.

In addition, as a result of the Azerbaijan Army’s Engineering Troops' cooperation with other government agencies, new supply routes were laid in order to ensure the safe movement of vehicles and convoys of military equipment through difficult terrain, including rocky terrain that is difficult to traverse. During July of the current year, more than 70 km of existing supply roads were improved and restored.

The main efforts are aimed at demining settlements, sowing plots, roads, and infrastructure facilities in the liberated territories.

Necessary measures for engineering support are underway in the mentioned territories in accordance with the plan.