Four Armenian servicemen stuck under avalanche, three of them died

Today at around 4:50 p.m. four Armenian contractual servicemen were stuck under an avalanche at the maintenance station of N military unit in Armenia’s Syunik Province, News.am reported citing the news service of the Ministry of Defense.

The bodies of three servicemen were found after search and rescue efforts. The other serviceman was brought out of the snow, has injuries, and his health condition is satisfactory.

Investigation is underway in order to clarify the circumstances behind the incident.

The Ministry of Defense expresses deep condolences to the families, relatives and fellow servicemen of the deceased servicemen.