“17 years ago, Russia invaded Georgia. Lithuania, along with partners, remembers and pays tribute to those who fought against Russia’s aggression and died in August 2008. Our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia,” the Lithuanian Embassy to Georgia wrote on X.

It has been 17 years since the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. On August 7, 2008, separatist forces commenced intense shelling of Georgian villages, prompting a response from Georgian forces. The following day, Russian occupation troops entered the region. As a result of Russia’s military aggression against Georgia, 411 people lost their lives, approximately 130,000 citizens became IDPs in their own country, numerous villages were destroyed, and the city of Gori, along with strategic facilities, were heavily bombed. Russia continues to occupy 20 per cent of Georgia’s territory to this day.

17 years ago Russia invaded 🇬🇪. 🇱🇹 along with partners remembers and pays tribute to those who fought against Russia’s aggression and died in August 2008. Our unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of 🇬🇪. pic.twitter.com/KLUYf8Skbi

— Lithuanian Embassy Georgia (@LTEmbassyGe) August 7, 2025