A day after violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi, the city remains under mobilized security as cleanup operations continue in the aftermath of the unrest. Riot police units (GDD) are still stationed at Orbeliani Square where tensions rose multiple times during yesterday’s protest, with water cannon vehicles also positioned nearby.
Municipal workers have begun repairing damaged infrastructure around the Presidential Palace on Atoneli Street, reinstalling tiles and cleaning debris. However, the palace itself remains partially damaged, the fence torn down by protesters has yet to be restored.
Law enforcement officers remain mobilized around main government buildings, including the Parliament, amid ongoing concerns about potential renewed tensions.
The unrest began when demonstrators who had gathered at Freedom Square marched toward the Presidential Palace. After protesters broke through the palace fence and entered the courtyard, clashes ensued with special forces, who responded with pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
The Ministry of Health stated that the emergency teams transported six protesters and 21 law enforcement officers to hospitals following the confrontation.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs later confirmed the detention of several opposition figures, including Murtaz Zodelavaand Irakli Nadiradze from the United National Movement, Paata Burchuladze from the Rustaveli Avenue movement, Paata Manjgaladze from Strategy Aghmashenebeli and Colonel Lasha Beridze.
