The Russian occupation forces illegally detained two Georgian citizens in the village of Ghromi and in the village of Balaani.

“Upon receiving information about the incident, the State Security Service activated the “hot line” operated by the EU Monitoring Mission. International partners and the Co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions were immediately informed of the incident.

All available mechanisms were activated in order to release the illegally detained Georgian citizen as soon as possible.

The responsibility for all destructive acts committed in the occupied territories of Georgia and along the occupation line lies with the occupying power”, - reads the statement, issues by the State Security Service of Georgia.