March 25, 2020 - 14:51 AMT
Armenian humanitarian mission disinfects streets in Aleppo

The humanitarian mission of Armenia in Syria has disinfected streets and neighborhoods in Aleppo, the Center for Humanitarian Demining and Expertise has said in a Facebook post.

In footage posted online, a truck is seen spraying chlorine-based disinfectant to make the environment safer amid the spread of the novel coronavirus in the world.

The experts involved in the humanitarian mission in the war-torn city continue their work, while the skilled Armenian doctors adhere to all safety rules and apply all preventive measures.

Armenia first sent a humanitarian mission consisting of sappers, doctors and security specialists to Syria in February 2019. The Armenian specialists de-mine settlements in Aleppo, raise awareness of the threats coming from mines and provide medical services.