Last Echelon with Russian Armament Left Georgia

December 7, 2006 - 16:47 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The last railway echelon in 2006, which carries equipment and property of 12th Russian base in Batumi was sent from Georgia to Russia. This is already the 7th echelon of Russian armament, equipment and property leaving Batumi. The previous 5 echelons were sent to Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia. The 6th echelon was sent to Russia. The process of armament withdrawal will resume in 2007. The Sochi agreement supposes that the withdrawal processes of Russian 62nd military base in Akhalkalaki will be completed till the end of 2006. Fully the base will be closed on December 31, 2007. The Group of Russian Armed Forces in South Caucasus reports that over 700 military equipment and armament will be taken out from Akhalkalaki military base. The 12th base in Batumi will be closed during 2008, reports the Group of Russian Armed Forces in South Caucasus to Regions.ru.
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