Over 113,000 Russians Flee to Georgia Amid Draft Rumors
- More than 113,000 Russian citizens crossed into Georgia through the Verkhny Lars checkpoint over the past week following rumors of a new military draft, Politico reported On Aug.
- 20 alone, over 20,000 people crossed the border.
- Russia’s Federal Customs Service confirmed the figures significantly exceed crossing levels from previous years.
Unverified
- More than 113,000 Russian citizens crossed into Georgia through the Verkhny Lars checkpoint over the past week following rumors of a new military draft, Politico reported On Aug.
- 20 alone, over 20,000 people crossed the border.
- Russia’s Federal Customs Service confirmed the figures significantly exceed crossing levels from previous years.
Sources: Kyivpost