Several hostages reportedly released from Bank of Georgia branch of Kutaisi

According to reports, several hostages have been released from the Bank of Georgia branch of Kutaisi.

3 hostages have reportedly been released, although the Ministry of Internal Affairs has not released official information yet.

According to the latest information released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 12 people were held hostage in one of the branches of the Bank of Georgia. The Ministry says an investigation was launched into the attack on one of the branches of Bank of Georgia, act of terrorism, hostages-taking for the purpose of terrorism, and illegal purchase and possession of ammunition.

An armed person broke into the bank about 5 hours ago. The attacker demands the Russian flag, an anchor, a helicopter and 2 million dollars.

Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Vakhtang Gomelauri arrived in Kutaisi.