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		<title>Russia wants to detonate a nuclear bomb in space</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Russian Federation wants to detonate a nuclear bomb in space. On February 9, 2024, the Russian Federation launched a launch vehicle into space &#8220;Soyuz-2-1V&#8221; с секретной полезной нагрузкой для Министерства Обороны РФ. У России возникла идея применить ядерное оружие в космосе. Эта стратегия не имеет цели направить ядерные боеголовки на Землю, а, скорее всего, используется для возможного поражения спутников связи как военного, &#8230;</p>
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<p>РФ хочет взорвать ядерную бомбу в космосе.  9 февраля 2024 года РФ запустила в космос ракету-носитель &#8220;Soyuz-2-1V&#8221; with a secret payload for the Russian Ministry of Defense.</p>



<p>Russia had the idea to use nuclear weapons in space. This strategy is not intended to point nuclear warheads at Earth, but is most likely used to potentially destroy communications satellites, both military and civilian.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/tramp-pooshhryaet-rossiyu-atakovat-strany-nato/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Trump encourages Russia to attack NATO countries</span></a></strong></p>



<p>Putin realizes that in a war under modern technological conditions he will not be able to win. He has no technological advantage and will not be able to upgrade his army with old tanks. Therefore, detonating a nuclear bomb in space could provide an advantage on the battlefield in an increasingly likely World War III. </p>



<h2 id="h-">Putin will reverse progress around the world</h2>



<p>Putin decided that he could reverse progress throughout the world, and thus win the conflict with <a href="https://geoinform.ge/tag/nato/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NATO</strong></span></a>. It could attempt to disrupt drone movements across the seas, disrupt commercial air travel, and throw ships off course as global maritime navigation relies on GPS. </p>



<p>Weapon systems such as <a href="https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/M982_Excalibur">М982 Excalibur</a> or missiles for HIMARS rocket launchers cannot function without GPS. The same goes for Storm Shadow/SCALP, TAURUS.</p>



<h2 id="h--1">Consequences if a nuclear bomb is detonated in space orbiting the Earth</h2>



<p>Consequences: The use of nuclear weapons in Earth's orbit could have catastrophic results for space infrastructure and all of humanity. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/nato-gotovitsya-k-raketnym-udaram-rossii-v-evrope/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NATO is preparing for Russian missile attacks in Europe</span></a></strong></p>



<h2 id="h--2">Here is a list of the consequences of a nuclear bomb exploding in space in Earth's orbit:</h2>



<ol><li><strong>Destruction of satellites:</strong> Nuclear explosions could destroy existing artificial satellites such as <strong><a href="https://geoinform.ge/teper-starlink-stal-dostupen-v-gruzii/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Starlink</span></a></strong>, GPS, which play a critical role in modern communications, navigation, meteorology, scientific research and NATO defense.</li><li><strong>Space debris generation:</strong> Explosions of nuclear weapons generate huge amounts of space debris, as fragments are broken into many small pieces. This debris poses a serious threat to existing and future space missions and satellites.</li><li><strong>Radiation consequences:</strong> If a nuclear bomb were detonated in space, it could release radiation, posing a danger to spacecraft and astronauts. The radiation can also affect space stations and other objects in space.</li><li><strong>Damage to space infrastructure:</strong> Nuclear explosions can damage spacecraft, communications and navigation satellites, disrupting telecommunications, navigation and other critical systems we rely on in everyday life.</li></ol>



<p>Overall, if a nuclear bomb were detonated in space, it could have far-reaching and critically destructive consequences for both space infrastructure and the modern economy, supply chain, smart technology, and life on Earth in general. </p>



<h2 id="h--3">Threat to US national security from the Russian Federation</h2>



<p>Top White House national security officials, along with influential congressional lawmakers, have attempted to calm public concerns following a warning from the House Intelligence Committee chairman about the potential threat to national security posed by the growing &#8220;foreign military potential&#8221;.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/rossiya-blokiruet-gps-v-evrope-gotovyas-k-vojne-s-nato/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Russia blocks GPS in Europe, preparing for war with NATO</span></a></strong></p>



<p>According to information obtained from ABC News sources, this topic is alarming and is considered extremely sensitive for the United States. Several members of Congress, without commenting directly on the issue, noted the seriousness of the problem, while being careful not to cause panic among the public.</p>



<h2 id="h-">Russia has an idea to use nuclear weapons in space &#8211; US intelligence</h2>



<p>Reacting to emerging issues, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, told reporters: &#8220;We intend to work together to resolve this issue, as we resolve other extremely important issues left in the shadows&#8221;.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="750" height="497" src="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/len-komiteta-po-razvedke-Palaty-predstavitelej-SSHA-Dzhim-Hajms.jpeg" alt="Член комитета по разведке Палаты представителей США Джим Хаймс" class="wp-image-4956" srcset="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/len-komiteta-po-razvedke-Palaty-predstavitelej-SSHA-Dzhim-Hajms.jpeg 750w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/len-komiteta-po-razvedke-Palaty-predstavitelej-SSHA-Dzhim-Hajms-300x199.jpeg 300w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/len-komiteta-po-razvedke-Palaty-predstavitelej-SSHA-Dzhim-Hajms-370x245.jpeg 370w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><figcaption>US House Intelligence Committee Member Jim Himes</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h--4">Member of the US House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes called a threat to US national security &#8220;serious&#8221;</h2>



<p>Connecticut Democrat and House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes made a similar point in a statement. He called the warning &#8220;serious&#8221;, however, stressed that there is no reason to panic.</p>



<p>&#8220;Discussion about the possibility of disclosing additional information in this matter may take place, but is not in the public domain&#8221;, &#8211; Himes noted.</p>
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		<title>The US Senate passed a bill to help Ukraine and Israel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>В зале Сената США, в торжественный 13 февраля, прозвучало решение одобрить законопроект об оказании иностранной помощи в общей сумме 95,3 миллиарда долларов. Этот значимый документ распределил средства между несколькими странами, включая Украину, Израиль и Тайвань. Пакет помощи США для Украины включает в себя 60 миллиардов долларов Большой пакет оборонной помощи США для Украины включает в &#8230;</p>
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<p>In the hall of the US Senate, on the solemn February 13, a decision was made to approve a bill on foreign assistance in the total amount of 95.3 billion dollars. This significant document distributed funds among several countries, including Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.</p>



<h2 id="h-60">US aid package for Ukraine includes $60 billion</h2>



<p>The massive US defense aid package for Ukraine includes $60 billion, $14.1 billion for Israel, and $4.8 billion for Indo-Pacific partner countries, including Taiwan. Particular attention was paid to humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip, for which $9.2 billion was allocated.</p>



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<p>After approval in the Senate, the bill heads to the House of Representatives, where Republicans dominate the vote. It is known that most of them spoke out against this package, especially in terms of support for Ukraine. But <a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%80_%D0%9F%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8B_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B9_%D0%A1%D0%A8%D0%90">Speaker of the US House of Representatives</a> &#8211; Mike Johnson will not be able not to put this law to a vote, based on the rules of the regulations.</p>



<p>&#8220;The House will have to find its way forward and they will get the job done, but it was important to start this process and we did it&#8221;<strong><em>, &#8211; Republican Senator John Thune emphasized.</em></strong></p>



<h2 id="h-">Defense aid bill to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan was approved by the US Senate</h2>



<p>It is worth noting that the defense assistance bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan was approved by the US Senate last week, after introducing a separate aid package for Israel. It is important to mention that the proposal also contained a bipartisan border agreement, however, Republican senators opposed it, hearing criticism from Donald Trump and Republican leaders in the House of Representatives.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/tramp-pooshhryaet-rossiyu-atakovat-strany-nato/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Trump encourages Russia to attack NATO countries</span></a></strong></p>



<p>Thus, the US Senate took a significant step by approving a bill of defense assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which, however, did not affect aspects of US border policy, an agreement on which was never adopted.</p>
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		<title>Russian missile attack on Kyiv &#8211; four victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Russian missile attack on Kyiv &#8211; four casualties, 16 people were injured. Later it became known that the number of victims had increased significantly. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, the incident took place. Mikhail Shamanov, a representative of the KGVA, noted that the elimination of the consequences of the attack continues, and information about the scale of the incident is being clarified. In the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv, a rocket hit an 18-story residential building &#8230;</p>
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<p>Russian missile attack on Kyiv &#8211; four casualties, 16 people were injured. Later it became known that the number of victims had increased significantly.</p>



<p>According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, the incident took place. Mikhail Shamanov, a representative of the KGVA, noted that the elimination of the consequences of the attack continues, and information about the scale of the incident is being clarified.</p>



<h2 id="h-18">In the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv, a rocket hit an 18-story residential building</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="656" src="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom-1024x656.jpg" alt="В Голосеевском районе Киева ракета разрушила в 18-этажный жилой дом" class="wp-image-4850" srcset="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom-300x192.jpg 300w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom-768x492.jpg 768w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom-370x237.jpg 370w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/V-Goloseevskom-rajone-Kieva-raketa-razrushila-v-18-etazhnyj-zhiloj-dom.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>In the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv, a rocket destroyed an 18-story residential building</figcaption></figure>



<p>He added that the missiles were launched at Kyiv from different directions. As a result of a terrorist missile attack in the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv, a missile hit an 18-story residential building, extending from the 10th to 15th floors. Emergency services are already working at the scene, evacuating residents.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="768" src="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve-1024x768.jpg" alt="Войска РФ атаковали жилой дом в Киеве - GeoInform.ge" class="wp-image-4853" srcset="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve-300x225.jpg 300w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve-768x576.jpg 768w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve-370x278.jpg 370w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vojska-RF-atakovali-zhiloj-dom-v-Kieve.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Russian troops attacked a residential building in Kyiv &#8211; GeoInform.ge</figcaption></figure>



<p>An operational headquarters group was organized in the building of one of the schools in the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv to provide assistance to the victims. After all consequences have been eliminated, experts will determine whether the house is suitable for repair.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/dvoe-gruzinskih-dobrovoltsev-pogibli-na-vojne-v-ukraine/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Two Georgian volunteers died in the war in Ukraine</span></a></strong></p>



<p>Regarding the Dnieper district of Kyiv, two casualties and damage to electrical networks were reported. Energy sector specialists are already working to restore power supply. According to the Energy Department, power lines were damaged as a result of the attack, leading to power outages for some customers.</p>



<h2 id="h-18-1">Vitali Klitschko published a video from the scene of a Russian missile hitting an 18-story building in Kyiv</h2>



<div class="wp-block-ampblocks-video v"><div class="v-c"><video controls width="100%" height="100%" class=" video-item" src="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vitalij-Klichko-opublikoval-video-s-mesta-popadaniya-rossijskoj-rakety-v-18-etazhnyj-dom-v-Kieve.mp4" style="max-width:720px;max-height:1280px"></video></div></div>



<p>Mayor of Kyiv <strong><a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BA%D0%BE,_%D0%92%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%92%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87">Vitaliy Klichko</a></strong> published a video from the scene after a Russian missile hit a multi-storey building in Kyiv. Today Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine. Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny said that the air defense shot down 44 enemy targets: 29 missiles and 15 UAVs. According to him, in just one day Russia used 64 air attack weapons.</p>



<h2 id="h-2024">Already the third Russian missile strike on the civilian population of Kyiv in 2024</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="684" src="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu-1024x684.jpg" alt="Уже третий ракетный удар РФ по гражданскому населению Киева в 2024 году" class="wp-image-4854" srcset="https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu-300x200.jpg 300w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu-768x513.jpg 768w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu-370x247.jpg 370w, https://geoinform.ge/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Uzhe-tretij-raketnyj-udar-RF-po-grazhdanskomu-naseleniyu-Kieva-v-2024-godu.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Already the third Russian missile strike on the civilian population of Kyiv in 2024</figcaption></figure>



<p>It is reported that this is the third Russian missile strike on the civilian population of Kyiv in 2024. Russia used Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles from the Tu-95MS strategic bombers. The air raid warning in the capital lasted about three hours. With the help of air defense, about twenty enemy missiles were hit.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Read also: <a href="https://geoinform.ge/vezli-vzryvchatku-iz-ukrainy-v-rf-cherez-gruziyu/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Explosives were transported from Ukraine to the Russian Federation via Georgia</span></a></strong></p>



<h2 id="h-7-2024">The Ministry of Energy reported on the consequences of the attack in Ukraine on February 7, 2024</h2>



<p>The Department of Energy reported on the consequences of the attack in Ukraine. In Kyiv, as a result of the shelling, power lines were switched off and substations were de-energized. About 19.4 thousand consumers were left without electricity, including healthcare institutions. Experts intend to restore electricity within 3 hours. In Kharkov and Nikolaev, the consequences of the attack are also noticeable - more than a thousand consumers remain without electricity, but a speedy restoration is planned.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>В рамках оперативных мероприятий контр-террористического центра Грузии было обнаружено и конфисковано шесть специальных взрывных устройств и 14 килограммов взрывчатых веществ, предназначенных для провоза через Грузию в Российскую Федерацию. Согласно отчету службы безопасности, данная партия была доставлена из Одессы (Украина) через несколько стран, включая Румынию, Болгарию и Турцию, и планировалась для экспорта, в том числе в &#8230;</p>
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<p>As part of the operational activities of the Georgian counter-terrorism center, six special explosive devices and 14 kilograms of explosives intended for transportation through Georgia to the Russian Federation were discovered and confiscated. According to the security report, the shipment originated from Odessa, Ukraine, through several countries, including Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, and was planned for export, including to the Russian city of Voronezh, through a checkpoint &#8220;Sarpy&#8221;. The investigation involved batteries intended for electric vehicles as containers. Several individuals transported explosives from Ukraine to the Russian Federation via Georgia.</p>



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<p>A special demining group seized explosive devices and substances, which were sent for examination to the Forensic Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. To conceal the investigative actions, the containers were returned to their original condition and disguised so as not to disclose information to customers and performers. The main goal of the investigation was to identify the persons involved, as well as the routes and targets of the use of explosive devices.</p>



<h2 id="h-4">Military polymer super-stable explosive S-4 discovered in Georgia</h2>



<p>It turned out that the explosive devices contain military polymer ultra-stable explosive C-4, which can be activated using an electric detonator and a timer. The devices were found to be equipped with electronic timers programmed to automatically explode. According to the investigation, these explosive devices were to be used on the territory of the belligerent aggressor state, and were only moved covertly across the territory of Georgia. The group of people did not plan to commit any subversive actions on the territory of Georgia.</p>



<h2 id="h-">The process of transporting explosive devices through Georgia was organized by a Georgian &#8211; citizen of Ukraine</h2>



<p>Based on the results of a preliminary study, it was revealed that all devices were manufactured by a highly qualified specialist and are designed for a wide damage radius. The Counter-Terrorism Center of Georgia established that the process of organizing and transporting explosive devices was organized by a citizen of Ukraine, a candidate for deputy of the local council of the Odessa region.</p>



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<p>Georgian security officials revealed that citizens of Georgia, Ukraine and Armenia were involved in the crime. The investigation is being conducted under articles of the Criminal Code related to the illegal handling of explosives and the preparation of terrorist acts. But the way these actions were most likely not planned on the territory of Georgia &#8211; the article on the preparation of terrorist acts may be reclassified.</p>



<p>Let us recall that the truck with 31 tons of hexagen, which first destroyed the Crimean bridge in the summer of 2022, was traveling from Bulgaria to Crimea through the territory of Georgia. <a href="https://ssu.gov.ua/">SBU (Security Service of Ukraine)</a> called it unique and one of the most daring and successful military special operations of our time. Not a single Georgian citizen was harmed as a result of this special operation!</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The participation of Georgian volunteers in military operations in Ukraine led to the death of many Georgian citizens. Two Georgian volunteers died in the war in Ukraine. The death of Gocha Zhvania and Zura Tsiklauri on the Eastern Front was the latest tragic chapter in a list of casualties that includes the names of men and women who died in various regions of Ukraine at the hands of Russian occupation forces. &#8230;</p>
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<p>The participation of Georgian volunteers in military operations in Ukraine led to the death of many Georgian citizens. Two Georgian volunteers died in the war in Ukraine. The death of Gocha Zhvania and Zura Tsiklauri on the Eastern Front was the latest tragic chapter in a list of casualties that includes the names of men and women who died in various regions of Ukraine at the hands of Russian occupation forces.</p>



<p>Since February 24, 2022, 56 Georgian and Ukrainian volunteers of Georgian origin have already died in the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. </p>



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<h2 id="h-">List of Georgians killed in the war in Ukraine:</h2>



<ol><li><strong>Gotcha Zhvania</strong>&nbsp;- February 1, 2024, Eastern Front;</li><li><strong>Zura Tsyklauri</strong>&nbsp;- February 1, 2024, Eastern Front;</li><li><strong>Nikoloz Gelenidze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 31 years old, died on November 16, 2023 in Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Beka Lomashvili &#8211;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;November 16, 2023, Donetsk region;</li><li><strong>Ramaz Fetelava –</strong>&nbsp;November 16, 2023, Donetsk region;</li><li><strong>Irakli Kurtsikidze</strong>&nbsp;– November 10, 2023;</li><li><strong>Levan Lobzhanidze –</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;October 2023, near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Zakro Shubitidze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 30 years old, died on September 18, 2023 in the Donetsk region;</li><li><strong>Nikoloz Ahvlediani</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 42 years old, died on August 23, 2023 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Archil Devrisashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 35 years old, died on July 27, 2023 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Malkhaz Kvizhinadze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 41 years old, died on June 24, 2023 in Lugansk, near Lisichansk;</li><li><strong>Johnny Odishvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 33 years old, died on June 24, 2023 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Nika Dzhikashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 31 years old, died on May 10, 2023 in Lugansk;</li><li><strong>Zurab Odishvili</strong>&nbsp;– 45 years old, died on April 26, 2023;</li><li><strong>Davyd Kuchukyan</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 29 years old, died on April 4, 2023 in Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Vakhtang Barabadze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 45 years old, died on April 4, 2023 in Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Mikheil Mazanashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 29 years old, died on March 31, 2023 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Ilya Chokheli</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 25 years old, died on March 16, 2023 in Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Georgy Kaadze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 23 years old, died on January 29, 2023 near the city of Soledar;</li><li><strong>Mikhail Tevdoradze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 45 years old, died on December 13, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Sergo Lisich</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 34 years old, died on December 13, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Ruslan Bairamov</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 29 years old, died on October 6, 2022, in the Nikolaev region;</li><li><strong>Roland Kvaratskhelia</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 49 years old, died on December 3, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Auto Rurua</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 41 years old, died on December 3, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Romeo Fichhaya</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 55 years old, died on December 3, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Merab Aladashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 45 years old, died on December 3, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Badri Markelia</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 46 years old, died on December 3, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Jabba ( Jambulat )</strong>&nbsp;Hoferia &#8211; 25 years old, died on December 1, 2022 in Kyiv;</li><li><strong>Constantine Kursua</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 43 years old, died on November 23, 2022 near Donetsk;</li><li><strong>Levan Mekashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 38 years old, died on November 2, 2022 in the Nikolaev region;</li><li><strong>Gurgen (Huga) Hagnidze</strong>&nbsp;— 40 years old, died on October 30, 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Alexander Martiashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 24 years old, died on October 21, 2022 near Kherson;</li><li><strong>Mikheil Kaflanishvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 46 years old, died on October 21, 2022 in the Lugansk region;</li><li><strong>Ernest Macharashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 43 years old, died on October 13, 2022 in the Kherson region;</li><li><strong>Edisher Kvaratskhelia</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 44 years old, died on October 10, 2022, in the Donetsk region;</li><li><strong>Gela Gogia</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 55 years old, died on August 26, 2022, in the Donetsk region;</li><li><strong>Berdia Johadze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 43 years old, died on August 12, 2022 in a Nikolaev hospital;</li><li><strong>Kakha Gogol</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 47 years old, died on July 10, 2022, in the Luhansk region;</li><li><strong>Aluda Zviadauri</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 42 years old, died on June 18, 2022 near Severodonetsk;</li><li><strong>Kirill Shanava</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 25 years old, died June 7, 2022, in Lugansk region;</li><li><strong>Daniel Gerlian</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 25 years old, killed on June 3, 2022 near Zaporozhye;</li><li><strong>Georgy Grigolia</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 40 years old, died in early June 2022 near Bakhmut;</li><li><strong>Rati Shurgaya</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 38 years old, died on May 14, 2022 in the city of Izyum, Kharkov region;</li><li><strong>Telman (Tato) Bigwava</strong>&nbsp;— 27 years old, died on May 8, 2022 in Mariupol;</li><li><strong>Vitaly Orbeladze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 46 years old, died on April 23, 2022, in the city of Izyum, Kharkov region;</li><li><strong>Zaza Bitsadze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 40 years old, died on April 16, 2022 near the town of Rubizhne, Lugansk region;</li><li><strong>Alika Tsaava</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 40 years old, died on April 16, 2022 near the town of Rubizhne, Lugansk region;</li><li><strong>Arkady Kasradze</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 40 years old, died on April 16, 2022 near the town of Rubizhne, Lugansk region;</li><li><strong>Temur Macharashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 37 years old, died in April 2022, Zaporozhye;</li><li><strong>Nika Shanava</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 21 years old, died on April 9, 2022, in the Kharkov region;</li><li><strong>David Menabdishvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 47 years old, died on April 9, 2022 in the Kharkov region;</li><li><strong>Davyd Gobezhishvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 47 years old, died on March 25, 2022 near the city of Irpen;</li><li><strong>Bahva Chikobava</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 54 years old, died on March 19, 2022 in Mariupol;</li><li><strong>Giya Beriashvili</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 45 years old, died on March 18, 2022 near Irpen;</li><li><strong>David Ratyan</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 53 years old, died on March 18, 2022 near Irpen;</li><li><strong>Oleg Gegechkor</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; 50 years old, died on March 8, 2022, in the Kyiv region;</li></ol>



<p>This list, although sad, reflects the determination of Georgian citizens to support Ukraine in the fight for its independence and territorial integrity. Their deaths demonstrate the high price Georgians are willing to pay for their beliefs and principles. After all <strong><a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%97%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD_%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B8%D0%B8_%D0%BE%D0%B1_%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D1%85_%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F%D1%85">20% of Georgian territory is occupied by Russia</a></strong>. Such losses should be a reminder that Georgia and Ukraine have a common occupying enemy.</p>



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