YEREVAN. - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery professor, German doctor Adrien Daigler, who was invited to Armenia upon the instruction of President Serzh Sargsyan, operated nine of the patients who were injured during the capital city Yerevan’s balloon explosion, Health Minister’s press secretary Shushan Hunanyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The doctor has left from Armenia two days ago. However, he would be invited again if necessary. As for the issue of taking several injured abroad, it is still unclear.

Still 17 people are in hospitals, while no one is at resuscitation wards.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, a tragedy occurred during the Republican Party of Armenia rally and concert held at Yerevan’s Republic Square on May 4. Hundreds of balloons filled with gas exploded and started to burn. Subsequently, the balloons’ melted rubber fell on the event participants. Those near the stage were affected the most, and 154 people were injured.