The clearing of landmines and unexploded ordnance in the liberated territories continues. More than 160 thousand ha of land has been cleared in the Garabagh and East Zangezur since the 44-day Patriotic War. During demining operations, it is possible to find landmines and ammunition, as well as complex artificial obstacles, laid by Armenian armed units, Khalig Zulfugarov, an employee of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA), said in his statement to media representatives who observed the progress of the demining operation conducted in the liberated Sarijali village of Aghdam region, APA's Garabagh bureau reports.
It was stated that the areas are severely contaminated with mines and other explosive remnants of war. The activation of these can lead to loss of life or health, as well as long-term severe psychological trauma. "In most cases, the victims of mines are civilians. Since November 2020, 377 civilians have been victims of mines. Among them, 69 have lost their lives, and 308 have sustained injuries of varying degrees."
It was noted that 156,000 mines and unexploded ordnance were found and neutralized from the cleared areas so far.
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