Azerbaijani civilian injured in mine blast in Aghdara district

A civilian was injured in a landmine explosion in the Shikharkh village of Azerbaijan’s Aghdara district, according to a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA).

Authorities said that on December 3, Nazim Panahaliyev, a 54-year-old resident of the village, sustained injuries to his right leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine while grazing cattle in an uncleared area. He was evacuated to a district hospital for treatment, Caliber.Az reports per local media. 

The Tartar District Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident.

In their joint statement, ANAMA and law enforcement bodies urged citizens to observe safety guidelines, heed mine-warning signs, and avoid entering unfamiliar or potentially contaminated areas.

By Sabina Mammadli