Journalists were removed from the occupation line. The decision was taken by the lawenforcement. Police officers did not explain the reasons of the received order.

Georgian armed forces have also left the area. It is unknown at this time what is happening on the ground, where the Georgian flag was removed by Russian occupants.

The situation in the adjacent area is tense. Citizens living in Tsitelubani claim that they are facing new problems with the relocation of the so-called called border as the risk of abduction increases.