Georgia declared a violation of its airspace by Russian aircraft

The Georgian Foreign Ministry called the emergence of a provocation of the Russian helicopter "Mi-8" of the Georgian village.

"Such actions of the Russian Federation are provocative and pose a threat to safety and stability. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia demands from the Russian Federation respect for the fundamental principles of international law and respect for commitments made Ceasefire Agreement of 12 August 2008 and the de-occupation of Georgian territory, "- said in a statement the Georgian dipvedomstva.

The Georgian Foreign Ministry called on the EU Monitoring Mission and the co-chairs of the Geneva talks give due assessment to Russia's actions.

Russian helicopters appeared over the Georgian village of Gori district Zardiantkari August 19 at 10:57 Tbilisi time. The village is located close to the administrative border control of the central government of the Tskhinvali region.

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