Azerbaijani sappers defuse over 240 landmines in liberated territories ANAMA report

The Mine Action Agency of the Azerbaijan Republic (ANAMA) has released its weekly report on demining operations conducted in the liberated Azerbaijani territories from September 16 to September 22.

During the reporting period, 168 antipersonnel mines, 74 antitank mines, and 491 unexploded ordnance were revealed in Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankendi, Kalbajar, Gubadli, Khojavend, Jabrayil, and Zangilan, ANAMA told Caliber.Az.

A total of 968.3 hectares have been cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Demining operations in Azerbaijan are a collaborative initiative involving the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA), the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the State Border Service. Their concerted efforts aim to secure liberated areas, facilitating the return of civilians and the resumption of normal life.

ANAMA's ongoing activities demonstrate Azerbaijan's commitment to post-conflict reconstruction and humanitarian support in regions impacted by conflict. These successful operations highlight the dedication of ANAMA and its partners in reducing the dangers posed by explosive remnants of war, thereby promoting recovery and development in these territories.

Following the liberation of Azerbaijani lands from Armenian occupation, reports suggest that land mines were deliberately planted by Armenia as part of its military strategy. These mines, designed to harm civilians and hinder the return of displaced individuals, present a significant security threat in the region.

By Khagan Isayev