Mine explosion injures resident in Azerbaijan’s Aghdara UPDATED

A man born in 1982 was injured when a mine exploded in the village of Sugovushan, Aghdara, Azerbaijan.

He was transferred on April 1, around 15:20, from Tartar Central District Hospital to Barda Central District Hospital, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

The patient has been diagnosed with a traumatic amputation of the right ankle. He is currently undergoing surgery, and his condition is reported as critical.

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A mine incident occurred in the Aghdara district, Azerbaijan.

The explosion took place in the village of Sugovushan, injuring local resident Mahir Abdulla oglu Maharramov, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The victim was transported to the central district hospital in Tartar for treatment.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

By Jeyhun Aghazada