Volodymyr Zelensky: We extend our deep sympathy to the Georgian society due to the natural disaster that took lives of people

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, expresses his condolences to the Georgian community due to the natural disaster that happened in Shovi Racha.

Zelensky posted a statement on Twitter in Georgian.

"We extend our deep sympathy to the Georgian society due to the natural disaster that took lives of people. We offer our condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured as a result of the landslide in the mountainous region of Racha," Zelensky tweeted.

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.