Landmine explodes in liberated village of Gazakh

A mine explosion occurred in the village of Q?z?lhac?l? in the Qazax district, Azernews reports, citing the joint statement released by Prosecutor General's Office, the State Border Service, and the Mine Action Agency (ANAMA).

It was reported that on August 2, in the village of Q?z?lhac?l? in the Qazax district, which was returned to our country based on the agreement reached on April 19, 2024, regarding the delimitation of the Azerbaijan-Armenia border, mines planted by Armenia exploded.

"As a result of the incident, State Border Service (DSX) military officer Sergeant Khayal Adinagulu oglu Ahadli and employee of the Mine Clearance Agency Afiq Mushviq oglu Mehdizade had their feet amputated from the ankle.

Employees of the Agency, Elchin Ilham Alakbarov and Yaver Geray Mirzayev, sustained shrapnel wounds.

It was noted that currently, employees of the Shamkir military and Qazax district prosecutor's offices are inspecting the scene with the participation of a forensic expert, and other necessary procedural actions are being carried out. An investigation is being conducted by the prosecutor's office regarding the incident.