An explosion occurred in the agricultural field in Afatli village of Aghdam district.

The Barda regional group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told APA that the incident happened when the villager Elmir Yusifov was doing household chores with an excavator when the excavator touched an unexploded shell buried in the ground.

As a result, an explosion occurred.

Equipment was damaged during the incident.

E. Yusifov received minor injuries.

An investigation is underway.

Selcuk Elchin

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17:41

An explosion occurred in the agricultural field in Afatli village of Aghdam.

According to APA's regional correspondent, Elmir Yusifov, a resident of the village, was digging a ditch with an excavator when the vehicle touched an unexploded shell buried in the ground.

As a result, an explosion occurred.

Equipment was damaged during the incident.

When inspecting the scene, another unexploded anti-tank mine was discovered.

E. Yusifov received minor injuries.

An investigation is being conducted at the Aghdam district prosecutor's office.