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The commander of the sabotage and reconnaissance detachment "Alania" Ruslan Ostaev (call sign "Skif") awarded medals to the South Ossetian fighters for impeccable service in the zone of the special military operation.

In a solemn atmosphere, he noted the contribution of each of the recipients, emphasizing their high professionalism, perseverance and dedication in performing combat missions.

President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev met with the commander of the Alania regional military unit Ruslan Ostaev (call sign "Skif") and his Deputy Nikolai Tuaev, the press service of the head of state reported.

A memorial service was held in Tskhinval for a soldier Batrbeg Ostaev, died heroically in the line of duty during the special military operation.

Hundreds of people came to share the grief of the deceased's family.

The memorial service was attended by the Republic's leadership, headed by President Alan Gagloev, Russian Ambassador to the Republic of South Ossetia, Marat Kulakhmetov, Commander of the Alania detachment, Ruslan Ostaev (call sign "Skif"), representatives of ministries and agencies, the soldier's comrades, and the public.

The question of recognition or non-recognition is the sovereign right of each party, the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry stated, commenting on the Georgian Foreign Ministry's statement on the situation in Venezuela.

The Georgian Foreign Ministry has expressed hope that the events in Venezuela will lead to the Caracas reversing its "illegal decision" to recognize the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

South Ossetia condemns the attack on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and calls on the governments of the responsible sovereign states and international organizations to take effective steps to prevent escalation and resolve the situation promptly through diplomatic means. This is stated in the statement by the South Ossetian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

The Office of the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights of South Ossetia expressed strong support for the people of Venezuela.

"We remember that the Bolivarian Republic was one of the first countries to recognize the sovereignty of South Ossetia, demonstrating a commitment to the principles of justice.

South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev expressed condolences to the Kherson Oblast Governor Volodymyr Saldo following the terrorist drone attack that had taken lives.

"On behalf of people of the Republic of South Ossetia and on my own behalf, I express my deepest condolences to you and all residents of the Kherson region in connection with the horrific terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces drones on the café and hotel in Khorly on the New Year's Eve," the condolence telegram reads.

Tskhinval has mourned Andrei Margiev, a fighter from South Ossetia perished during the special military operation.

The Republic's leadership, led by President Alan Gagloev, members of Parliament, led by Speaker Alan Margiev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, and his comrades-in-arms attended the funeral.

During the funeral ceremony, tributes were paid to Andrei's courage, devotion to his friends, and high moral character.

About two thousand South Ossetian citizens are participating in the special military operation in Ukraine, the Republic's Foreign Minister, Akhsar Dzhioev, stated in the interview with the RIA Novosti.

"The number of citizens participating in the special military operation is quite significant for the small population of South Ossetia. It is approximately two thousand people. For us, this is a significant figure, as Ossetians are a small people," Dzhioev said.

South Ossetia hopes for a future railway connection with Russia, and the Republic would support such a project, South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev told RIA Novosti.

He has noted that currently, only a highway connects South Ossetia and Russia, but any transport artery connecting the two countries is of great importance. The launch of a railway connection, however, requires the expert assessment and political decisions, he has added.