Defense forces get involved in elimination of natural disaster consequences

The defense forces of Georgia have been involved in the elimination of the consequences of the natural disaster in the Oni municipality.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the combat-engineering battalion of the Eastern Command with special equipment and equipment has already left for Shovi.

"The Defense Forces of Georgia got involved in the effective implementation of the liquidation works of the consequences of the natural disaster in the Oni municipality today.

Based on the decree of the Prime Minister, upon receiving the orders of the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Defense Forces, the combat-engineering battalion of the Eastern Command has already left for Shovi with special equipment and equipment”, reads the press release.

The disaster in Shovi has killed 11 people. Many more remain missing. August 7 has been declared a day of mourning due to the Shovi tragedy.