Georgian defense forces connected to the elimination of the consequences of landslide in the resort town of Shovi. This was reported by Georgian media with reference to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic.
According to the agency, the engineering-combat battalion of the eastern command with special equipment and means went to the distress zone on the basis of the order of the Prime Minister.
It is reported that military engineers are transporting infantry pontoon bridges for movement in the landslide zone.
To participate in a rescue operation from the database of Succanari, the personnel of the 102nd battalion of the territorial defense of the National Guard.
engineering-combat battalions of the eastern and western commands and the command of the logistics support of the troops are fully readiness for liquidation with special military equipment and means, the report said.
The number of people who died as a result of the landslide near the resort zone of Shovi in Georgia reached 11 people.
The landslide in Shovi came up on the evening of August 3.
As a result, power lines, bridges and roads, as well as tourist cottages and a hotel were damaged as a result.
At the moment, more than 200 people are evacuated from the element zone.
The authorities involved helicopters in the elimination of the consequences of the elements.
In connection with the tragedy on August 7, the mourning of mourning was announced in Georgia.