About 24.2 thousand explosive objects were neutralized by specialists of the International Mine Action Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense in Nagorno-Karabakh.
“Specialists of the International Mine Action Center of the Ministry of Defense of Russia continue work on demining the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh in the area of the settlement. Martuni.
In the course of demining and clearing the outskirts of settlements, Russian peacekeepers use modern robotic systems "Uran-6", which make it possible to ensure the safety of servicemen when performing explosive work and maintain a high rate of cleaning the area in all weather conditions.
Since November 23, 2020, during the operation, the engineering units of the Russian peacekeeping forces have cleared 1,191.3 hectares of unexploded ordnance, more than 350 km of roads, 1170 housing buildings, including 29 socially significant objects, about 24.2 thousand explosive objects.
Discovered explosive objects and unexploded ammunition are removed and destroyed at a specially equipped landfill. Ammunition that cannot be evacuated is destroyed on site with all the necessary safety measures during blasting operations”. It is said in the message of the RF Ministry of Defense.