The Independent International Fact-finding mission on South Ossetian-Georgian conflict had published the first conclusions naming the Georgian President Saakashvili as the initiator of the hostilities. According to several media sources, the conclusion was made on the grounds of secret order by the Georgian leader about the start of operation “on restoring constitutional order” in South Ossetia.
The territory of the Republic of South Ossetia came under fire at night on 23 March from the Georgian side. As RSO State Security Committee reported to IA RES, “At 1:25 am, 24 March, a single grenade launcher shot was made at the Ossetian village of Mugut from the borderline Georgian village of Dvani. Fortunately, there were no casualties or destruction. The grenade exploded in the air.”
Rural areas are regularly provided with medicines. Deputy Government Chairman, Health and Social Development Minister Nugzar Gabarev reported this to IA RES. ”First aid posts in rural areas are provided with medicines in strict accordance with requests received from District Chief Doctors. The requests are fulfilled in two days. There was no case when we refused to provide assistance”, said Gabaraev.
Supply of natural gas to capital city of South Ossetia Tskhinval is practically cut off, said Director General of “Energetica” company Alan Gabaraev. According to him, the amount of gas suuplied from Georgia is enough for 20 % of Tskhinval.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia pointed to inefficient implementation of functions by international observers who are responsible to ensure security of South Ossetia from Georgia in accordance with Medvedev-Sarkozy plan. “The goal of these provocations is clear. They are meant to aggravate the situation and instigate our side’s response fire.