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ANAMA Worker Injured by Landmine in Khojavend, Highlighting Ongoing Safety Risks
An explosion from an anti-personnel mine in Khojavend District injured an employee of the Mine Action Agency (Azerbaijan), highlighting the persistent dangers of land mines in the region.
- Ilgar Veli oglu Shirinov, a 1967-born excavator operator for the Mine Action Agency (Azerbaijan), was injured today by an anti-personnel mine in Tagaverd, Khojavend District.
- The explosion occurred while Shirinov was performing his official duties, emphasizing the ongoing safety risks posed by Armenian-laid land mines in Azerbaijans liberated territories.
- The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that remain in the region, as Azerbaijan continues to address the repercussions of past conflicts and land mine contamination.
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This event underscores the critical challenges Azerbaijan faces in ensuring safety and security in reclaimed areas, as the presence of land mines continues to threaten lives and hinder recovery efforts. It highlights the urgent need for effective mine clearance and safety measures in post-conflict zones.