Russia did not retreat from the peacekeeping mission and forced Georgia to peace – EADaily, August 8, 2022 – South Ossetia. News of South Ossetia. South Ossetia today. News of South Ossetia today
Thanks to the support of Russia, the people of South Ossetia survived and restored their country, demonstrated the entire unbending revolution of the Ossetian people towards freedom and the Republic. This was stated by RSO President Alan Gagloev during a mourning event dedicated to the 14th anniversary of the August 2008 war.
The commemorative action took place in Tskhinval at the memorial complex “To the Defenders of South Ossetia”. Hundreds of people laid flowers at the monument and bowed their heads before the memory of the fallen soldiers who bravely resisted the treacherous attack of Georgia.
Addressing fellow citizens, the head of state recalled another genocide that befell the South Ossetian people in 2008 and addressed the innocent victims of Georgian fascism. On the night of August 8, Tskhinvali, regional centers and settlements of the republic were subject to air strikes, artillery shelling and multiple rocket launchers. Peaceful landscapes, peace-loving people, defenders of the Motherland perished.
“From the first minutes of detention, both the servicemen and the militias were detained by fierce resistance to the Georgian aggressor. However, the forces were running out. It is not known how many more victims would have been, but the Russian Federation, not stepping back from seizing the peacekeeping mission, forced Georgia to peace. In the name of this noble goal, 67 soldiers and officers of the Russian army gave their lives… South Ossetia will always be grateful to the people of Russia and its leadership! The monument at which we are now standing embodies Russian-Ossetian mutual assistance, solidarity, common connection and eternal memory, which is for those who gave their lives for our freedom,” Alan Gagloev said.
The President also noted that the events taking place in the world today are that the West keeps its power over countries and continents.
“The events in the Donbas are proof of this. Therefore, we assume the upbringing of the younger generation in the spirit of the memory of the heroes and the innocently killed. Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten!” – he said.
Alan Gagloev showed himself to those present with words of gratitude for the lethality shown over the years, patience and love for the Motherland.
“I call for further hard and creative work in the name of the expected generations! Tribute to the memory of the fallen compatriots, spiritual soldiers, our unity, the president said.
The event also hosted a meeting of the Chairman of the Parliament of North Ossetia – Alania Alexey Machnev.
“This day of remembrance is a memory of how to build your homeland, a memory of how to value freedom. The people of South Ossetia showed the whole world an example of selflessness and heroism”, – he asked.
Machnev noted that the names of all those who defended the freedom and independence of South Ossetia should be unforgettable.
“Glory to the older generations who brought up such youth! Glory to the youth who defended and defended their Motherland! Glory to the people of South Ossetia!” – he said.