YEREVAN. – Press office of Russia’s Southern Military District confirmed the death of Russian officer in Yerevan.

The officer of Russian air base has been found dead in a place of residence in Yerevan, the press office informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

No traces of violence have been found. According to preliminary reports, a heart failure could have caused his death.

The Russian military base together with law enforcement agency are working to clarify the details, and an investigation is underway.

The body of 45-year-old Russia citizen Viktor Yemelyanov was found on Sunday.