According to Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Russian Federation expressed its desire to help Georgia. Giorgi Kvirikashvili made this statement a few minutes ago when the Prime Minister assessed the situation in Borjomi Gorge.

Kvirikshvili says that such a proposal is welcome in the conditions of difficult relations with Russia.

"Russia has expressed readiness for assistance. We think that this offer is welcome, we have a high level of responsibility in front of our population and our country. From this high level of responsibility we think that in the conditions when we have a very difficult relationship with Russia, such a sentence is welcome, "Kvirikashvili says.

As for the current situation in the disaster zone, the Prime Minister says that at this time 6 helicopters are operating . According to him, up to 1,500 individuals are mobilized in the active fire zone.