Five Azerbaijani soldiers strike mine

The information says that 21-year old Zohrab Verdiyev, drafted from Goranboy military registration department struck mine in neutral area.

The soldiers of the military who came to help their friend were also wounded, APA reports.

They are 20-year old Zamig Mirzamammadov drafted from Kurdamir military registration department in October 2005, 20-year old Rashad Seyidov drafted from Khatai district military registration department in July last year, 20-year old Rakif Mammadov drafted from Goychay military registration department in October last year, 20-year old Farid Mirzayev drafted from Astara military registration department in October 2005.

Defense Ministry press secretary Ramiz Malikov confirmed the fact. He said the wounded have been hospitalized.

Republic Military Prosecutor's Office told that Fuzuli Military Prosecutor’s Office launched criminal case on the fact on Article 338.1 (violation of service rules) 342.2 (service negligence) of the Criminal Code.