YEREVAN. – Two citizens of Armenia were hit by a landmine on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday.

Rafik Mukhsudyan (born in 1958), a resident of Berdavan village, and Gabriel Babikyan, a resident of Haghtanak village, were gathering grass and accidentally reached a mined area.

Mukhsudyan died of wounds, while Babikyan was taken to hospital, Defense Ministry said in a statement.

The Ministry called on residents of bordering villages be attentive during agricultural works and follow the warning signs.