On December 25, at 10:32, an alarm was received from the police that there is a suspicious box under the Christmas tree in the courtyard of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, located at Teryan 105/6, Yerevan. the help of rescuers is needed. This is reported by the RA Ministry of Emergency Situations.

One combat unit and an emergency response team were dispatched to the scene. Everyone was evacuated from the building of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia.

A few minutes ago, journalists gathered in the courtyard of the university were told that an explosive device wrapped in wires was found in a suspicious box under the Christmas tree inside the university and is now being investigated to determine its authenticity (it is suspected that it may be a New Year’s surprise).

Both students and journalists are prevented from entering by the local police. They urged the students to leave the area of ​​the university yard as well. Due to safety concerns, classes will resume tomorrow.

Shamshyan.com reports that the name of the rector was written on the box. 

More information will be provided.