GYUMRI. – One person is detained in connection with the murder of Russian military serviceman Ivan Novikov, who was found dead on Monday at the backside of the 102nd Russian Military Base in Gyumri, the second largest city of Armenia. Deputy commander of the military base, Aleksei Polyukhovich, told the aforesaid to reporters.

“The investigators are working with him; now, he is giving testimony,” Polyukhovich stated. “He is a contract military serviceman, but we can’t publicize his name.”

He noted that, due to confidentiality of the investigation, he cannot provide further details on what had occurred.

The Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informed that investigators are still working at the scene of the incident.

The Armenian side likewise has launched criminal proceedings, and on murder charges.