Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia - August 9th

On 9 August 2008, a military aircraft of the Russian Federation bombarded Tbilisi- Baku- Ceyhan international oil pipeline passing through the territory of Georgia.

This act of aggression reveals once again the real character of the” peace operations” carried out by the Russian Federation in Georgia and the genuine underlying reasons of their aggressive actions.

It is obvious that this act of aggression by the Russian Federation is aimed not only against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, but threatens energy security of the whole international community.

Tbilisi, 9 August 2008