Azerbaijani Military Prosecutor's Office launches investigation after landmine explosion leaves one soldier injured

Azerbaijan's Military Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal case in connection with a landmine explosion that injured a serviceman in the Kalbajar district earlier today, according to the Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Defense.

The investigation has been launched under Article 29.120.2.12 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which pertains to attempted murder motivated by national or ethnic hatred.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. (GMT+4) in the vicinity of the Istisu settlement during ongoing demining operations. The Ministry of Defense reported that Azerbaijani Armed Forces serviceman Khudaverdi Hasan oghlu Sadigov sustained a serious injury to his left leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine laid by Armenian forces.

Emergency medical assistance was provided on site, and the soldier was subsequently transferred to a nearby military hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Authorities have stated that a preliminary investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

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A serviceman of the Azerbaijani Army was injured in a landmine explosion in the Kalbajar district, the Ministry of Defense confirmed to Report.