ANAMA: Mine clearance in Azerbaijan exceeded 69,000 hectares in 2025

A total of 69,206 hectares of land were cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance in 2025, marking the highest annual result for Azerbaijan, Samir Poladov, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA), said during a panel discussion within the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed "Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements."

According to Report, the official underscored that this year's target is to exceed 65,000 hectares, with the current figure standing at 49,862 hectares.

"Landmine contamination remains one of the world's biggest problems. In Azerbaijan, the estimated contaminated area is about 11,667 square kilometers, with more than 1 million mines believed to be present," Poladov stated.

He also highlighted that since 1991, more than 3,500 people in Azerbaijan have been affected by mines.