Explosive devices with high explosive power were discovered in the lower and side parts of 4 bridges in the Khojavand district, Report informs, citing the press services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).
On the bridges located near the residential buildings, the central district hospital, as well as private residential areas, trap wire and electrically activated explosive devices containing more than 200 kg of TNT-filled boxes in total, installed by illegal military units, were identified.
Thus, electric detonators and several TM-57-type anti-tank mines were installed on the bottom and sides of the bridges in boxes filled with TNT parts weighing 25 kg each. Explosive devices such as these are placed in order to cause a deadly explosion and mass destruction of equipment and people.
ANAMA employees neutralized the discovered explosive devices and ensured the safety of the areas.