President: More than 220 Azerbaijani civilians killed or injured due to mine explosions

"Azerbaijan is currently undertaking one of the most complex and ambitious reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in contemporary history. The process of reconstruction starts with demining. The massive mine contamination is the main challenge ahead of us and slows down reconstruction and return of internally displaced persons. According to initial estimations, during the times of occupation, Armenia planted more than one million landmines," Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in a video format at the 11th Session of the World Urban Forum under the motto "Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future" in Katowice, Poland.

"Since the end of the Patriotic War in November 2020, more than 220 Azerbaijani citizens have been killed or severely injured as a result of landmine explosions.

"Azerbaijan is applying modern urban planning and utilizing the concepts of 'green energy' and 'zero emissions' in the liberated territories," the head of state stressed.