Государственное информационное агентство "Рес"

In the capital of South Ossetia, the collection of humanitarian aid for the earthquake-affected residents of Turkey and Syria continues.

On Monday, on behalf of President of the Republic Alan Gagloev, a collection point for assistance was opened in the Committee on Youth Policy and Sports.

As reported to the “Res ”news agency by the press service of the Committee, residents of the Republic are bringing warm clothes and essentials.

Children's choreographic groups of South Ossetia will hold a charity concert in support of children affected by the earthquake in Syria, the press service of the Ministry of Culture reports.

The event is held at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture at the Chermen State Cinema and Concert Hall in Tskhinval on February 22, the concert starts at 17.00.

A meeting of schoolchildren with veterans of the Afghan war will be organized at the National Museum of South Ossetia. The event will be held as part of the celebration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, Ministry of Culture of the Republic told IA “Res”.

The event will be held on February 23 at 11:00 am, the Ministry noted.

On the eve of the holiday date, the events will also be held in the libraries of Tskhinval.

“A book and illustration exhibition will take place in the youth library, as well as a conversation with readers,” the agency's interlocutor said.

A rally was held in the capital of South Ossetia in honor of the 34th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

On Tuesday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered humanitarian aid to the correctional colony and a pre-trial detention facility in Tskhinval.

According to the ICRC Public Relations officer Marina Tedety, the action was organized as part of assistance to the authorities in improving detention.

“It has been delivered individual hygiene products (60 bags), towels (50), mattresses (50), pillows (50), bedding sets (50), blankets (50), washing powder (160 kg), liquid detergent, as well as sets of clothes and shoes (for 10 people),” Tedety said.

A collection point for humanitarian aid for residents of Syria and Turkey affected by the devastating earthquake has opened in Tskhinval. As Valentina Gatikoyeva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Sports of South Ossetia told the “Res” news agency, everyone who wished, by virtue of the abilities, could provide all possible assistance to the victims.

A solemn meeting was held in Tskhinval in honor of the 31st anniversary of the formation of the Special Purpose Police Detachment (OMON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia.

President of the Republic Alan Gagloev, representatives of the legislative and executive branches of power, heads of law enforcement and military structures came to congratulate the riot police.

Interior Minister Valery Gazzaev congratulated the OMON fighters and veterans on their professional holiday, wishing them fortitude and successful service for the benefit of the Fatherland.

On Monday, President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev on Monday instructed to work out the issues of collecting and providing humanitarian aid to Syria and Turkey affected by the devastating earthquake. This was reported to IA "Res" by the press Secretary of the head of state, Natalia Bosikova.

"The humanitarian aid collection point is already open and is located in the building of the Committee for Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism," Bosikova said. On the spot you can get all the necessary information on the collection.

On Sunday, the capital of South Ossetia, paid last tribute to a fighter Dzhioev Alan Dzhemalovich (call sign Ares), who had died a hero's death during the special military operation in Ukraine.

Alan Dzhioev was fighting as part of the volunteer forces, died on September 26, 2022 in the battles with Ukrainian neo-Nazis. The group, which included Alan, fell into the enemy ambush. The search for the fighter's body continued for several months.

"Mothers of Beslan" organized a fundraiser for the Ossetian communities in Turkey and Syria, who are actively helping the victims of the devastating earthquake. The possibility of providing additional assistance to the victims, especially children, is also being discussed.

The money is being sent to the representative of the Ossetian Diaspora in Turkey, Dzerassa Tabolova. It transfers all received funds to the leadership of the Diaspora. The Diaspora organizes the purchase of everything that the victims need.