Shirak airport evacuated in Armenia amid bomb threat investigation

Armenia's Shirak airport has been evacuated following a bomb threat, with police responding to alarm received by the Armenian Interior Ministry, Caliber.Az reports citing Armenian media.

Narek Sarkisyan, a ministry spokesman, told journalists that the area is currently cordoned off as authorities verify the threat.

Airport personnel have been evacuated, and emergency responders, including firefighters and sappers from the Gyumri Rescue Service, are on-site.

Gyumri police are compiling information related to the incident.