Russian Military Delegation Arrived to Investigate Bombardment

(Tbilisi, September 5, 2002, Civil Georgia) – Today Russian Defense Ministry delegation of 20 experts arrived in Georgia today aiming to investigate bombing of Georgia’s Ilto gorge, bordering Chechnya, together with the Georgian side.

The Russian delegation will leave for Ilto gorge in the nearest days. It is yet unknown how long the visit will last for.

One man died as a result of bombardment on August 23. Georgian government accused Russian aviation of bombing the Georgian territory. Russian authorities dismissed accusations.

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