“I may only say, that in my modest opinion, a terror act was initiated in Yerevan’s center, a planned act against the Police. The plotters were inspired by the developments in Turkey, this was the reason that qualification “military coup” was given to this terror in case, when, in fact it wasn’t an attempted military coup, but a terror act. They were inspired that they can record success through terror acts. In my conviction this is a direct threat to NK conflict peaceful settlement process, situation on the contact line, as well as the process of Artsakh’s self-determination. I simply hope, they won’t be essential.”

“The fact that Armenia’s political field was desolated, that no oppositional political power was left in Armenia, seems to be obvious to everyone. And if you don’t have the possibility to changes through constitution, the anti-constitutional, terrorist activities are left, and the absurd approach that people may reflect to their calls.”

“A few months ago, when their civil disobedience movement was initiated, Varuzhan Avetisyan was stating that they’d never apply force and their weapon is only civil disobedience, and not entering into the power field. A tragedy occurred, when the police officer was killed.”

“If negotiations continue, they should unequivocally start from the following point: Artsakh, Qarvachar, Lachin, Zangelan are untouchable regions, they should have independent status or should become Armenia’s inseparable part, and negotiation may be launched for other territories,” Manvel Yeghiazaryan said.

U.S. Embassy in Armenia denied the information circulating on the internet, according to which John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, commented on the activity of the armed group in Yerevan.

“Nevertheless, the gunmen refuse to release other hostages who are being held forcibly, including high ranking police officials, lay down their weapons and surrender to authorities. As a result of the ambush, the lives of the people who are held against their will continue to be endangered.”

In different parts of the Republic and the capital arrests and investigative actions were recorded, and roads were still closed. Upon assessments of the law enforcement, number of the detained exceeds 200. Hunan Poghosyan, First Deputy Chief of RA Police, told reporters that special units have been brought to the initial position, however they have no command to operate.

“It’s a very dangerous process. Everything must be done to avoid bloodshed. Surrendering to the police would be the right choice, and in this case problems would be solved in another way. When people rely on weapons to solve political issues, it may lead to fatal consequences. It does not befit our public, solving issues with weapons does not befit the Armenian public, it is not a way out. Everything must be done to put an end to this through negotiations and avoiding new casualties,” the MP added.

“He started his service in 1995. For excellent service he was granted two dozens of awards. Artur was married, has three children. Memory of Artur Vanoyan—perfect person, father, friend, officer and senior specialist will remain in our hearts,” Ashot Aharonyan wrote.

The Deputy Police Chief called on to follow official newsfeed, “For instance, it’s being touched upon on taking the airports, however, it’s not true, what occurred and is still ongoing is developing inside the Patrol-Guard Service Regiment building. If they say that they’ve taken our armaments, then they’re mistaken, it was initially an armed attack. Probably they possess explosives as well. Control has been properly implemented, we simply don’t want a bloodshed.”