Armenian landmines continue to threaten safety of Azerbaijani citizens - MFA

Armenian-laid landmines continue to threaten the safety of Azerbaijani citizens, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said.

On August 2, another mine explosion resulted in four casualties, including one employee of the Azerbaijani State Border Service and 3 employees of the demining agency.

According to the ministry, since the end of the 2020 war, the total number of mine victims has reached 376, with 69 fatalities.

"The increasing number of mine victims highlights the urgent need for effective international measures to address this threat," the statement reads.