Gazakh: A civilian who was injured in a mine explosion on October 14 in the Gazakh district of Azerbaijan is now in stable condition, according to the Azerbaijani Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB). The incident occurred in the Gushchu Ayrim village where the victim, Ilkin Sariyev, encountered an anti-personnel mine.

According to Trend News Agency, Sariyev, born in 2001, was grazing livestock in an area not yet cleared of explosives when he triggered the mine. He suffered injuries to his right leg and was immediately taken to the emergency department of the Gazakh Central District Hospital. Following initial treatment, he was transferred to the surgical department for further care.

The area where the explosion occurred is known to have mines, but not all zones have been cleared, posing ongoing risks to residents. The health authorities have emphasized the importance of avoiding unknown or marked hazardous areas to prevent such incidents.