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Landmine explosion

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A landmine explosion in Azerbaijan’s Aghdara district has left one person injured near the Sugovushan settlement. The incident occurred on April 1 in an area along the former line of contact that has not yet been fully cleared of mines, News.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA). Authorities said the victim, identified as 43-year-old local resident Mahir Abdulla oghlu Maharramov, sustained injuries to his right leg after an anti-personnel mine detonated. An investigation into the incident is underway by the Tartar District Prosecutor’s Office.