A truck struck a landmine in the liberated village of Bash Garvand, Agdam, causing serious damage to the vehicle, Azernews reports.
The HOVA truck, which was operating in the area, was affected by the explosion, but no injuries were recorded. The incident underscores Armenia’s ongoing mine threat in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, which continues to claim lives and hinder reconstruction efforts. In 2024 alone, 41 individuals have fallen victim to Armenian-planted mines and unexploded ordnance, with five fatalities and 36 injuries reported. Since November 2020, 382 people have been affected by mine explosions, including 70 deaths and 312 injuries.
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Source: Azernews
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