Mine

Mine event in Erbil, Rawanduz area, Iraq on Thu 12th August 2021

12th August 2021

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Around 12 August 2021 (as reported), a landmine planted by an unidentified group exploded and injured a shepherd as he was herding his sheep near Sidakan town in Erbil province. It remains unknown whether the mine was planted recently or it was an explosive remnant of war, according to the reporting.

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Iraq (IRQ)

Erbil ( Rawanduz area )

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