“This measure is in no way against democracy, the law and freedoms,” said Erdogan after announcing the state of emergency. He praised those who were killed fighting against the coup as “martyrs.”
“Several reporters were injured during the clashes overnight on Khorenatsi Street. This is strongly condemnable not only as a manifestation of violence in general, but also as a strongly negative occurrence in terms of obstruction of activities of mass media.”
Public Relations Department of RA Ministry of Health provided initial information on the citizens injured during the clashes on Khorenatsi str. As a result of the incident near RA patrol police regiment, at the moment 45 citizens applied to different hospitals, 25 of which are policemen. 18 have been moved by ambulance, others applied independently. Medical assistance is provided on total volume and in time. More detailed information will be provided soon.