Explosive devices with high explosive power were discovered in the lower and side parts of 4 bridges in the Khojavand region.

Axar.az reports that this was stated in the joint press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Minesweeping Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA).

According to the information, wire traps and electrically activated explosive devices containing more than 200 kg of TNT-filled boxes installed by illegal military units were identified on bridges located near residential buildings, the central district hospital, as well as private residential areas.

Thus, electric detonators and several TM-57-type anti-tank mines were installed on the bottom and sides of the bridges in boxes filled with TNT parts weighing 25 kg each. Explosive devices such as these are placed in order to cause a deadly explosion and mass destruction of equipment and people.

The detected explosive devices were neutralized by ANAMA employees and the security of the areas was ensured.