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YEREVAN, AUGUST 17, ARMENPRESS: The shelling does not cease in Syrian Aleppo city: Armenian community representative became the victim of shooting. The released bullet resulted in the death of Armenian populated district 76-year-old Adelina Khacheryan death. In the briefing with Armenpress, Aleppo National Primacy press secretary Zhirayr Reisyan stated Armenian Community member was not targeted, she became the victim of accidental exchange of fire.’’ Similar cases are not directed against Armenians, yet our compatriots also suffer from the existing deteriorating situation’’ Reisyan told.
The interlocutor is sure Army capacities are greater than that of rebel opponents. ‘’ It is a thankless task to tell which part will win, yet the progress of the Army is evident, reportedly opponents in their turn are circulating rumors on their advantages’’ Reisyan underscored. In his words the issues on service supply have been regulated, the situation during the recent days is relatively calm.
‘’For a moment there was serious concern regarding to electricity, the city was left in darkness, the state overcame the obstacle, the habitants are provided by electricity day long. Fuel, internet net, communication means’ normal state is not yet restored, there are some difficulties’’ Primacy press secretary stated.
Aleppo-based Facebook users posted in their page, Community Representative Mesrop Chichinyan was badly wounded by bomb blast. The sufferer has been operated, his state is improving.
In accordance with Syrian Human Rights Defense Organization the ongoing clashes have resulted in the death of over 17 thousand 192 people. By the info of Arab mass media 11 thousand 897 were peaceful civilians, while 4348 were security officers. Among the victims there were 7 Armenians, 2 of which were the Syrian Army militaries. Because of lasting disturbances in Syria a number of people are leaving the country, getting refugee status in other countries. Recently Syrian Armenian Community representatives are also quitting the state. The applications submitted from Syria by our compatriots are being envisaged by accelerated procedure, at least within ten days.