US Embassy: 15th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Georgia twice as heavy today
US Embassy: 15th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Georgia twice as heavy today

The 15th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Georgia is twice as heavy today. We pay tribute to the lives lost and honour the heroes whose names add strength to the Georgian people, the US Embassy states.

In its statement, the Embassy notes, “Today, the American flag is flown at half-mast in mourning for the Shovi tragedy victims.”