Mourning in memory of the victims of the explosion at the Surmalu market in the Armenian capital of Yerevan was declared from August 17-18, the government said on Tuesday
YEREVAN (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 16th August, 2022) Mourning in memory of the victims of the explosion at the Surmalu market in the Armenian capital of Yerevan was declared from August 17-18, the government said on Tuesday.
"In memory of the citizens who died as a result of the fire and explosion ... on August 14, mourning is declared in the Republic of Armenia on August 17 and 18," a statement said.
On Sunday, a fireworks warehouse exploded at the market, triggering the building's collapse and a massive fire. As a result of the explosion, 16 people died, while 62 people were injured.
