The State Ministry for Reconciliation and Civic Equality of Georgia released a statement regarding the passing of 16 years since the 2008 Russia-Georgia war.
“As a result of the large-scale military aggression carried out against Georgia 16 years ago, the Russian Federation illegally occupied the indivisible territories of Georgia – Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions.
“The State Ministry for Reconciliation and Civic Equality of Georgia honors the memory of heroes, fighters and civilians who died in the Russian-Georgian war of August 2008, fighting for the independence and territorial integrity of Georgia, and expresses its condolences to their families, relatives and the whole Georgia,” the SMR stated.
By Mariam Mtivlishvili
