Thursday, June 01, 2006

Defense: Russia starts to pull out of Georgia

Ten trucks loaded with ammunition departed from the Russian military base in Akhalkalaki and headed towards the Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia on May 31, the Georgian Ministry of Defense reported.

A trainload of 15 self-propelled cannon systems, also belonging to the Akhalkalaki military base, departed on May 30 for the Russian Federation.

According to the Georgian Ministry of Defense, the next stage of the pull out of the Russian bases will be carried out on June 1, when a trainload of military equipment will depart for Russia from the Batumi military base.