An Azerbaijani civilian was killed by a landmine laid by Armenian forces that exploded in the region of Upper Karabakh, officials announced Monday.
ARMENIAN FORCES HAD LAID THE LANDMINES
In the blast that occurred in the village of Sahbulaq in Agdam province, another civilian was also injured along with a soldier, Azerbaijan’s Chief Prosecutor’s Office noted.
The province was recently liberated by the Azerbaijani army from nearly three decades of Armenian occupation.
Armenian forces laid the landmines while retreating from the occupied territories amid Azerbaijan’s advance, said in a statement.
They also asked the public not to enter the liberated areas without obtaining a permit. Five Azerbaijanians had previously died due to landmines laid by retreating Armenian forces.