MFA: Landmine incidents hinder reconstruction, impede safe return of IDPs

Since the end of the 2020 war, 436 people have fallen victim to landmines in Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on X following a landmine explosion which injured a civilian in Kalbajar on Thursday, Report informs.

"Two consecutive days. Two landmine explosions. Three civilians injured. These tragic incidents are a stark reminder that the deadly legacy of conflict continues to threaten lives, hinder reconstruction and impede the safe return of displaced persons," the MFA said.

On Wednesday, two men were injured in a landmine explosion in Khojavand.