Given the situation in Baghramyan Ave, the Armenian police have decided to withdraw the vehicles, including water cannons, from the venue.
Deputy chief of Armenian police Valery Osipyan has told the media that law enforcement bodies are elaborating their own strategy based on the daily analysis of the protest rally.
Today, he says, the police have found it expedient to withdraw the vehicles. However, he added, the vehicles might be brought back depending on the situation.
To note, yesterday in the evening the Armenian police urged the energy hike protesters to unblock the Avenue. The protest hinders the traffic of the city. The police also warned that they would take lawful measures to open the avenue if needed