ArmInfo.As a result of mine explosionsWorldwide, approximately 10,000 people are killed, another 20,000 are injured. This was stated on April 4 by Ruben Arakelyan, director of the Center for Humanitarian Demining SNCO, in an interview with journalists.He stressed that in Armenia there are 4 areas in which there aremine danger - Syunik, Tavush, Gegharkinuk and Vayots Dzor.
"As of November 2018, there are 123 potentially hazardous areas in Armenia. In general, the area allegedly representing a mine danger is about 17,000,000 square meters. About 209,689 square meters have been cleared today," Arakelyan said.He also noted that near mine risk sites,lives about 35.000 people.
"Children are particularly at risk. As a rule, most of the affected civilian population of the country. Therefore, we need to take all necessary steps to ensure their safety. We conduct appropriate lessons in schools so that children know how to behave properly if they find a mine." , - noted Arakian.The Director of SNCO also noted that the center's engineers carry outhumanitarian demining is also in Syria. Note that April 4proclaimed UN Day of mine danger.