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Three people, including two children, were injured in a landmine incident in the village of Galaychilar, located in Azerbaijan’s Aghdam region, according to a report from TABIB (Management Union of Medical Territorial Units), Azernews reports.

The injured individuals — two males and one female — were admitted to the Emergency Department of the Barda District Central Hospital following the explosion.

Mammadov Sabuhi Elman oglu, born in 1983, sustained severe injuries and was diagnosed with a traumatic amputation of the right hip joint. He has been scheduled for surgery and is currently in serious condition.

Mammadova Deniz Sabuhi gizi, born in 2012, and Mammadov Elmar Sabuhi oglu, born in 2014, were both diagnosed with shrapnel wounds. Deniz suffered injuries to both lower limbs and her chest, while Elmar was wounded in both legs, his abdomen, and his left arm. Their conditions are reported to be stable and treatment is ongoing.

The incident highlights the continued danger posed by landmines in the liberated territories, where clearance operations are still underway.

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Another mine explosion occurred on April 6 in the village of Galaychilar, located in the liberated Aghdam region, Azernews reports, citing a joint statement by the Press Services of ANAMA, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

Sabuhi Elman oglu Mammadov, a resident of Galaychilar born in 1983, sustained a leg injury after stepping on an anti-personnel mine in an uncleared area. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital.

The Aghdam district prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the incident.

Authorities once again urged the public to adhere to safety regulations, watch for mine hazard signs, and refrain from entering unfamiliar or uncleared areas.

It should be noted that a similar incident involving an ANAMA employee was recently reported in the Jabrayil region.