Georgian citizen detained near occupied Tskhinvali released
Georgian citizen detained near occupied Tskhinvali released

Georgian citizen detained by the Russian military guards has been released. The report was confirmed by the State Security Service of Georgia.

A 28-year-old Georgian citizen, Zakaria Butkhuzi, has been allegedly detained for “illegally crossing the border” near the village of Kveshi.

The State Security Service of Georgia said the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) has been informed and the hotline activated to resolve the issue.