Zhirayr Reyisyan: Shots and explosions are not close to Armenian districts

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS: In the September 6 morning the situation in Aleppo was calm, though there were shots, which were far from the Armenian districts. Armenpress was informed about it by the spokesman for Aleppo’s Berio Diocese of the Armenian ChurchZhirayr Reyisian. He added that in Aleppo’s Bustan Basha district, where the Armenian geriatric home is situated, there were shots, but the old people are safe, only the building was a bit damaged because of the explosions.

Reyisyan also informed that it has been already 20 days the militaries are trying to occupy the building of Aleppo's radio station and television. They have made quite serious attacks, but the building remains under the control of the forces. Concerning the Aleppo's airport area, according to Reyisyan, the army inspects the territory with strict measures.

The Aleppo Armenians mentioned that in Armenian districts, in general, the situation is relatively quiet. The city begins to awake: electricity and water are round-the-clock, though Internet still does not function. Aleppo Armenians hope that the situation will improve.

More than 20,000 people, including more than 10 Armenians, died in the collisions between the opposition and government forces, which have lasted about 18 months.