Georgian government: "Russian forces are attempting to seize the control of entire Georgia"

The due announcement was made by the Georgian government today.

Until recently Russia limited itself to aerial assaults outside of the boundaries of the conflict zone, however, now the Russian forces are attempting to seize the control of entire Georgia.  

"Russian regular army is located in Zugdidi, Khobi and Senaki. Also, numerous Russian troops moved beyond Tskhinvali region, blocked the major highway and headed towards the capital of Georgia (Tbilisi). All of this happened following Georgian Government’s unilateral declaration of ceasefire, regroupment of Georgian troops outside of the conflict zone and, finally, the signing of the document prepared by Foreign Ministers of Finland, France and Georgia regarding unconditional ceasefire", says the announcement.

According to it, until this very moment the Georgian Government was and continues to fulfill the terms of the abovementioned document.

The Georgian government reported that throughout the night and following the unilateral ceasefire, the Russian jets continued the bombardment of capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, and other cities and villages. Only within one night more than 10 assaults have been carried out, which resulted in the damage of civil aviation radar system, civil aviation telecom system, residential buildings, as well as, road infrastructure.

"Then, Russian "peace keepers", in violation of their mandate and international standards, entered Zugdidi region, occupied Police and other administrative buildings and started "patrolling" Western part of Georgia. All of the abovementioned, suggests that the Russian actions have nothing to do with the enforcement of peace and that it was all pre-planned strategy aimed at conquering Georgia".

The statement says that today the statehood of Georgia is in great danger, and, thereby, leaving existing world order in uncertainty.

"We appeal to the world community to stop the Russian aggression and assume the responsibility for the developments in the region", announced the Georgian government.

Meanwhile, the Georgian Foreign Ministry has released a statement, refuting information spread by Russian side on the alleged arrest and repressions of Russian citizens in Georgia:

"Government of Russia deliberately disseminates disinformation alleging that arrests and repressions of Russian citizens are taking place on the territory of Georgia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia declares with full responsibility that the aforesaid information is an absolute lie"

As is reported, the embassy of the Russian Federation in Georgia has been informed that Mr. Irakli Toronjadze, Director of the Russian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, was designated as the contact person.

"Russian citizens currently in Georgia may contact Mr. Toronjadze in case they face any kind of problems. Upon receiving such information, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia will review each case on individual basis", says the statement.

/Day.Az/