The defenders of Apsny, showing unparalleled heroism and selflessness, gave a resolute rebuff to the superior forces of the Georgian nationalists and defended the right of the Abkhaz people to live and prosper in their native land. This is stated in the note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia with words of solidarity and support to colleagues from Abkhazia in connection with the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of the Fatherland.
Exactly 31 years ago, on August 14, the events took place that marked the beginning of the bloody struggle of the Abkhaz people for their freedom.
The Foreign Ministry has noted that this is a great feat of courage, patriotism and self-sacrifice of the Abkhaz people.
"Thousands of casualties, destroyed infrastructure, humanitarian and economic blockade were the result of Georgia's treacherous aggression against the civilian population of Abkhazia," the text of the telegram published on the official website of the RSO Foreign Ministry reads.
The Foreign Ministry has added that on this day people of South Ossetia are sharing the bitterness of loss with the families and friends of the victims, paying tribute to the memory of the fallen defenders and civilians of Abkhazia.
