Occupation forces illegally arrest two Georgian citizens

Russian occupation forces have illegally detained two Georgian citizens in central Georgia’s Gori municipality, in territory adjacent to the occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region, the Georgian State Security Service confirmed on Tuesday.

The agency said the incident had taken place near the village of Koshka in the municipality, and noted it had activated the hotline operated for information exchange on developments along the occupation line following the confirmation.

The Service also informed the European Union Monitoring Mission and Co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions about the incident.

“All available mechanisms” have been activated to ensure release of the individuals “in the shortest possible time”, the body also noted.