Baku: The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has successfully neutralized 323 mines and 724 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) during a comprehensive mine-clearance operation carried out from March 10 to 15. These operations spanned across the districts of Tartar, Aghdara, Kalbajar, Aghdam, Khojaly, Khankendi, Khojavend, Lachin, Shusha, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil, and Zangilan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the operation resulted in the detection and neutralization of 129 anti-personnel mines and 194 anti-tank mines, in addition to the UXOs. The efforts led to the clearance of 1,234.5 hectares of land that had been contaminated with these hazardous devices.

The extensive mine-clearance endeavor is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of regions previously affected by conflict, facilitating the safe return of displaced residents and the revival of normal activities in these areas.