The State Security Service of Georgia (SSG) has reported the unlawful detention of two Georgian citizens by Russian occupation forces near the village of Kvemo Nikozi in the Gori Municipality.

The SSG confirmed that the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions and international partners have been informed of the incident.

“All mechanisms have been activated to secure the prompt release of the illegally detained Georgian citizens,” the SSG stated.

The agency further emphasized that the Russian occupation forces bear full responsibility for the destructive actions occurring in the occupied territories and along the occupation line.