The evacuation of Russian citizens can extend to the Russian military bases, said a military-diplomatic source in Moscow. "Evacuation is planned by sea from Batumi to Russia and from Akhalkalaki to Armenia overland," the source said. He underscored that the matter concerns people but not military equipment. "First of all we will convey the families and those servicemen, whose presence in the bases is not necessary. The essential staff will remain to ensure the security of the equipment and territory, reports Interfax.