Occupation forces dig trenches in Georgian villages to prevent fires

The creeping occupation continues in Georgia as Russian occupation forces dig out trenches along the village of Artsevi in occupied Tskhinvali region (South Osetia), ostensibly to prevent the spread of wild fires.

De-facto South Ossetian officials said, the works will continue until August 19.

According to the official information, so-called border guards have not moved further into the territory controlled by the Georgian Government but rather they dig out trenches on the area controlled by the occupation forces since August, 2008.

However, due to ongoing works, people living along the occupation line refrain from working in their own agricultural lands.

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