A man who stepped on a landmine in Aghdara has undergone leg amputation, medical officials report.
Azernews reports that Hafiz Aliyev, a surgeon at Barda District Central Hospital, told journalists the incident occurred early this morning. “At approximately 9:30 AM today, a male patient born in 1974 was admitted to the Tartar District Central Hospital. After receiving initial medical treatment, he was transferred to Barda District Central Hospital for specialized care,” Aliyev explained.
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Source: AzerNews
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