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Minefield Discovered and Neutralized in Lachin Region

Lachin, August 06, 2024, The Europe Today: On August 5, NHC reports revealed the discovery of a minefield in the southern ravine of Kichik Ishigli Mount during demining activities in the Lachin region.

Engineer-sapper units of the Azerbaijan Army successfully collected and neutralized 102 anti-personnel mines of type E-001 М, which were produced in Armenia in 2021.

The Azerbaijan Army’s demining team ensured the safe disposal of these mines, thereby mitigating the risk posed to the area’s inhabitants and contributing to the broader efforts of restoring safety in the region.

The NHC has affirmed that necessary measures to clear the area of remaining mines are ongoing, as part of the continued efforts to secure and rehabilitate the territory.