Defence forces assist citizens affected by heavy snowfall in Western Georgia

Georgian Defence Forces were mobilised to assist citizens affected by heavy snowfall in western Georgia, the Georgian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

Following an order issued by the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, military personnel from the Western Command units have been deployed with special equipment to help mitigate the challenges caused by the extreme weather conditions and provide support to local communities.

Additionally, by the order of the Minister of Defence, the units from the Western and Eastern Commands, Special Operations Forces, Logistic Support Forces, and the Training and Military Education Command have been mobilised to support the response to the emergency situation.