Russia-occupied Tskhinvali region to temporarily close so-called ‘border’ today

The crossing-point that connects the Russian occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region with the rest of Georgia will close at 8 p.m. today, as Tskhinvali is celebrating the 11th anniversary of Russia’s recognition of its “independence”.

The “security committee” of the occupied region announced earlier this week that the so-called “border” will reopen at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27. 

• Russia recognised the independence of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions on August 26, following five-day the Russo-Georgia war.
• As of today, only five countries recognise the independence of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali including Russia, Venezuela, Nauru, Nicaragua and Syria. 
• The rest of the international community says that the regions are occupied by Russia and urge the country to withdraw its troops from Georgian territory.