Large-scale failure in Georgia's energy system investigated under article on sabotage
Kyiv • UNN
The State Security Service of Georgia has opened criminal proceedings over emergency power outages on July 24-25. The investigation is being conducted under the article on sabotage.
The State Security Service of Georgia has launched criminal proceedings over the massive emergency power outages that occurred on July 24 and 25 across the country. The investigation was opened under the article on sabotage, the State Security Service of Georgia reported, writes UNN.
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The special service noted that the investigation is being conducted under Article 318 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. It provides for liability for actions aimed at creating a threat to state interests by obstructing the normal functioning or damaging or destroying state enterprises and other important facilities.
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The State Security Service emphasized that the proceedings were opened due to repeated emergency power outages that covered the entire territory of the country.
The special service promised to inform about the progress of the investigation
The agency stated that the public will be gradually informed about the progress of the investigation.
The State Security Service of Georgia will gradually inform the public about the progress of the investigation
The causes of the massive power outages are not officially disclosed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.