Armenian capital hit by major power blackout


  • World
  • Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the city of Yerevan, Armenia April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

YEREVAN (Reuters) - A major electricity blackout hit Armenia's capital Yerevan on Wednesday, leaving subway trains stranded in tunnels and the city almost entirely without power for several hours.

Electricity supply has since been partially restored, according to officials.

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