Two citizens of Georgia were illegally detained by the Russian occupation forces near the villages of Ergneti [Gori Municipality] and Sveri, in the occupied territory of Tskhinvali district.

According to the State Security Service of Georgia, upon receiving information about the incident, it activated the “hot line” operated by the European Union Monitoring Mission.

“The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions and international partners have also been informed. All existing mechanisms have been activated to ensure the release of the Georgian citizen in the shortest possible time”, - says the agency.