Azerbaijani sappers clear over 1,000 hectares in weekly demining effort

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 12 to August 18.

During the reported period, 121 antipersonnel mines, 31 antitank mines, and 9,954 unexploded ordnance were revealed in Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankandi, Kalbajar, Gubadli, Khojavand, Jabrayil, and Zangilan, ANAMA told Caliber.Az.

A total of 1,048.7 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.