An Armenian was injured as a result of a terrorist rocket attack on Armenian-populated Nor Gyugh district of Syria’s Aleppo city. The wounded man is Garo Archeyan, as reported by Syria-based Armenian newspaper “Gandzasar.” According to doctors, his condition is stable.
The rocket firing began in the afternoon and is continuing at the moment.
Earlier, two Armenians had been kidnapped in Syria. The incident took place on the way to Khanasir village. The terrorists forcefully stopped the bus heading from Aleppo to Lebanon and kidnapped two Armenians.
Before the start of the bloody events, 60-70 Armenians lived in Syria. Over half of them lived in Aleppo, while the rest were spread in such cities as capital Damaskus, Latakia, Kessab, Homs, etc.