As response action to the reported 16 emergency calls ANAMA in close cooperation with the specialists of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted 18 emergency and operational clearance field missions. As reported 270 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 77 pieces of anti-personnel mines, 12 pieces of anti-tank mines, 1 piece of mortar shell designed for training purposes and 11 pieces of exploded shell remnants were found as a result of missions.
During the search operations 9,855,411 sq.m (986 hectares), more than 116 km of roads were cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance, 282 buildings were inspected.
ANAMA’s demolition team neutralized 807 pieces of mines and 20 pieces of anti-tank mine fuses. Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Specialists conducted risk awareness sessions among 97 398 civilians.
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