VTB bank (Armenia) branch in Yerevan attacked

YEREVAN, February 19. /ARKA/. A branch of the VTB Bank (Armenia) in downtown Yerevan was attacked today, the Russian-owned bank said specifying that the branch is located at 56, Baghramyan Avenue.

It said the attack occurred at 3.30 pm local time . “The Bank’s employees and customers have not suffered. The bank continues its normal operation,’ it said.

VTB Bank (Armenia) was acquired entirely by Russian VTB Group in l 2004. It runs 67 branches across Armenia. -0-

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