Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned the public about false reports claiming bombs had been planted at polling stations.

According to the ministry, Armenian citizens received calls and messages from foreign phone numbers and email addresses containing false information alleging that explosive devices had been placed at certain polling stations.

“Measures undertaken by law enforcement agencies have established that the alerts do not correspond to reality.

Such actions may be viewed as attempts at hybrid influence and information-psychological pressure aimed at disrupting the normal electoral process, spreading anxiety and distrust within society, and overburdening state institutions.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Police and the broader law enforcement system fully control the situation. We urge citizens not to fall victim to disinformation, not to share unverified information, and to immediately notify law enforcement authorities if they receive such messages,” the ministry said in a statement.

Regular National Assembly elections are underway in Armenia. The country’s 2,005 polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. The voter registry includes 2,485,851 registered voters. Polling stations will remain open until 8:00 p.m.

A total of 18 political forces are participating in the parliamentary elections: two electoral alliances and 16 political parties. The electoral threshold is 4% for parties and 8% for alliances.