Another Georgian Soldier Dies in Ukraine

Giorgi Barateli, a 24-year-old soldier who had been fighting in the Georgian National Legion against Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine, has been killed in action.The young man was reportedly killed by a bomb explosion.

Mamuka Mamulashvili, Commander of the Legion, posted a tribute on his Facebook page following Barateli's death. Mamulashvili believes that Ukraine’s sovereignty is crucial to Georgia’s independence and freedom.

According to Mamulashvili, the funeral of Barateli will be held today in Ukraine.

11 August 2015 12:34