Caucasian Knot | Peacekeepers report mine clearance of agricultural fields in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russian soldiers have started clearing agricultural fields in the Martuni District from unexploded ordnance, including at the request of local residents, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reports.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that the peacekeepers ensure the safety of residents of the villages near the demarcation line in the Martuni District. So, on June 10, at the request of residents of the village of Chartar in the Martuni District, the Russian soldiers began to protect them during agricultural works in the fields.

The found unexploded ordnance is being destroyed at a military training range, and Russian combat engineers arrive at the request of local residents, the Russian MoD reports. As an example, the Russian military officials refer to a case when a local resident found an unexploded bomb at a pasture. Russian combat engineers decided to blow it up on the spot.

Since November 23, 2020, Russian combat engineers have cleared 2157 hectares of unexploded ordnance in Karabakh, the Russian MoD reports. 25,640 explosive items have been found and neutralized.