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There were no Armenian citizens among the victims of terror attacks in Paris, according to the preliminary information, the press service of Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations reported.

Deputy Chief of Mission at the Armenian embassy in France Vahe Vahramyan said the identities of those killed and wounded in the terror attacks in Paris are being established.   

Gunmen opened fire in multiple Paris locations on Friday evening, resulting in several casualties. Explosions were also heard nearby. Over 150 people have been killed, according to French authorities. Five terrorists reportedly are among the dead, while an unknown number of attackers are still at large. Military are patrolling the streets of Paris. Attacks occurred in at least seven locations, including the Les Halles shopping mall, the Louvre, the football stadium, and the Bataclan concert hall, where hostages were taken. French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency and closed the country’s borders.